Cryogenic RF Engineer, Intermediate/Senior

• Design, develop, test, and characterize cryogenic RF networks, including transmission lines, filters, interconnects, and related hardware


• Model, simulate, analyze, and optimize RF performance using measurement and simulation tools


• Develop validation plans, perform laboratory testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement design improvements


• Select materials and manufacturing approaches for PCBs, flexible cables, and interconnects operating in cryogenic environments


• Collaborate with scientists, IC designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to integrate RF systems into quantum computing platforms


• Partner with external vendors to support prototype development and production activities


• Contribute to continuous improvement of RF designs, test methodologies, and engineering processes

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field


• Strong knowledge of RF/microwave engineering, including passive devices, transmission line theory, S-parameters, and signal integrity


• Experience with RF test equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, and time-domain reflectometers


• Experience with EM simulation, circuit simulation, and PCB design tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, Altium, QUCS, KiCAD)


• Hands-on experience prototyping, debugging, and troubleshooting RF hardware and PCB assemblies


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in RF/Microwave Engineering, including the design and testing of cryogenic RF networks and PCB development. Proficient in using simulation tools and RF test equipment to optimize performance and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RF/Microwave Engineering


• PCB Design


• EM Simulation


• RF Test Equipment


• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cryogenic RF Networks


• Transmission Line Theory


• S-Parameters


• Signal Integrity


• Prototyping


• Debugging


• Troubleshooting


• Laboratory Testing


• Design Improvements


• Validation Plans

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Collaboration


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering


• Applied Physics


• Cryogenic Environments


• Quantum Computing


• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Vector Network Analyzers


• Spectrum Analyzers


• Oscilloscopes


• Arbitrary Waveform Generators


• Time-Domain Reflectometers


• HFSS


• ADS


• Altium


• QUCS


• KiCAD