At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications across healthcare, advanced materials, aerospace and beyond.
As we expand our engineering presence in Japan, we are looking for an Electronics Engineer – Device Testing to help enable next-generation quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!
What You’ll Accomplish:
- Design and build advanced test rigs for electrical and mechanical characterization of quantum devices
- Develop meticulous test plans and protocols for validating device performance
- Conduct experimental validation and characterization of electronics systems to meet stringent performance requirements for quantum hardware
- Collaborate with device designers and electronics engineers to improve test coverage and ensure compatibility with emerging quantum chip architectures
- Critically evaluate testing methodologies and propose improvements for efficiency and accuracy
- Document test procedures, results, and findings for reproducibility and knowledge sharing
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:
- Strong electronics capabilities for PCB design and configuring test equipment for automated device testing
- Mechanical design skills to create precision test rigs
- Business-level Japanese and English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, communicate technical concepts, and ensure testing requirements are understood, implemented, and continuously improved.
Must-have Skills:
- PCB layout and schematic design using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium)
- Mechanical CAD proficiency for fixture and rig design
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Familiarity with test/electronics equipment (multiplexers, VNA, TDR, oscilloscopes)
- Experience measuring high-frequency electrical signals and ensuring signal integrity
- Knowledge of embedded systems and FPGA-based control for automated testing
- Master/BSc Degree in electronics engineering or a related discipline
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience cryogenic temperatures and testing sensitive quantum devices
- Background in RF engineering, metrology, or instrumentation
- Experience developing automated testing frameworks using scripting languages (Python, MATLAB)
- Familiarity with LabVIEW for experimental setups
- Understanding EMC and high-speed digital design constraints in quantum systems
Skills Required
- Strong electronics capabilities for PCB layout and schematic design using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium)
- Configuring test equipment for automated device testing
- Mechanical CAD proficiency for fixture and precision rig design
- Mechanical design skills to create precision test rigs
- Business-level Japanese and English communication skills
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Familiarity with test/electronics equipment (multiplexers, VNA, TDR, oscilloscopes)
- Experience measuring high-frequency electrical signals and ensuring signal integrity
- Knowledge of embedded systems and FPGA-based control for automated testing
- Master/BSc Degree in electronics engineering or a related discipline
- Experience with cryogenic temperatures and testing sensitive quantum devices
- Background in RF engineering, metrology, or instrumentation
- Experience developing automated testing frameworks using scripting languages (Python, MATLAB)
- Familiarity with LabVIEW for experimental setups
- Understanding EMC and high-speed digital design constraints in quantum systems
What We Do
A quantum computer harnesses the fundamental forces that govern the physical world. It can efficiently model complex systems in ways that would take the best classical computer millions of years, and so help revolutionise drug design, climate modelling, battery chemistry, and many other vital processes. But to achieve all this, we need to make quantum computers work reliably at scale. We started Universal Quantum to meet this challenge - because we believe that by doing so, we can help solve the most difficult problems faced by humanity. We’re following a pragmatic, engineering-based roadmap to build a device that is useful in the real world: a quantum computer that has utility. Every approach we take, every solution we devise, is geared towards this goal
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