Foundry Engineer

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace.

We are looking to hire a Foundry Engineer to develop, design, work with fabricators, and test microfabricated Paul traps for quantum computers. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

What You'll Accomplish

Create and review fabrication flows with external manufacture partners

Act as technical liaison with ion trap manufacturers

Create design rules and product development kits for use in design

Work with package designers to develop packages and assembly procedures

Designs masks for test purposes to inform future designs

Document designs and simulations

Work on diverse projects spanning a wide range of microfabrication techniques

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates

Hands-on microfabrication techniques

GDS mask design abilities

Strong communication skills

Must-have Skills

Hands on experience in cleanrooms designing, running and testing microfabrication flows

Mask design (e.g. KLayout)

Able to write clear, technical documents

Experience with design for test and manufacture

Must be able to work with physicists, engineers, and non-technical team members

Familiar with electrical testing methods and equipment

PhD/master's degree in physics, electronic engineering, or a related discipline

Ability to research novel microfabrication techniques and port to manufacturable flows

Nice-to-have Skills

Experience fabricating ion traps

FEM analysis in a commercial tool - ideally ANSYS

Design and implement test harnesses of microfabricated structures

Package and assembly design experience

Experience working with commercial foundries

Familiarity with commercial design toolset (Synopsys, Custom Compiler etc.)