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Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started.\nThe Mission\nAs a Senior RF Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimise the RF systems that underpin OQC’s quantum computing platform. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge hardware, systems engineering, and quantum technology, you'll solve complex RF challenges that improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of our quantum computers.\nThe Role\nYou'll be a technical specialist within our Advanced Product Development team, leading the design and validation of RF and microwave solutions that enable quantum control and readout. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll take ownership of RF hardware development from concept through to deployment, helping shape the future of commercially viable quantum computing.\nWhat You'll Be Working On\nArchitecting and delivering RF control, readout, and packaging solutions that meet demanding system performance requirements.\nDesigning, simulating, testing, and optimising RF and microwave circuitry using modelling tools and laboratory-based experimentation.\nLeading RF characterisation activities, including microwave I/O analysis, filtering design, signal-to-noise optimisation, and performance validation.\nInvestigating complex technical issues, driving root-cause analysis, and implementing data-led design improvements.\nCollaborating with hardware, systems, and cryogenic engineering teams to ensure successful integration across the quantum computing stack.\nManaging technical engagement with RF suppliers, evaluating components, and supporting hardware quality assurance activities.\nProviding technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and contributing to roadmap planning, delivery forecasting, and engineering best practices.\nWhat We're Looking For\nProven experience developing RF and microwave hardware solutions.\nStrong RF design, simulation, and modelling expertise.\nExperience with RF laboratory testing, validation, and characterisation methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to solve complex technical and system integration challenges independently.\nExperience working across multidisciplinary engineering environments.\nStrong data analysis, stakeholder communication, and technical documentation skills.\nAbility to balance technical trade-offs, risk, manufacturability, and performance requirements.\nExperience engaging with suppliers and technical partners.\nTechnical leadership capability, including project ownership and mentoring of engineers.\nDegree in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\nThe 'Nice-to-Haves'\nPostgraduate qualification in RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related discipline.\nExperience leading complex technical projects or work packages.\nExperience within advanced technology, research, or highly regulated environments.\nKnowledge of project planning, risk analysis, and process improvement methodologies.\nPython scripting experience.\nStrong influencing, adaptability, creativity, and leadership skills.\nWhy Join OQC\nYou will join a world-class team at the forefront of the next computational era. 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