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Hitachi

Quantum Engineer

Hitachi

Quantum Scientist working at Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory, focusing on RF measurements of qubits and collaborating with the wider quantum team in Japan.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCambridge • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in experimental quantum dot physics and quantum control, with strong programming skills in Python and a solid background in calibration and benchmarking of qubits. Proven ability to communicate scientific findings effectively through publications and presentations.

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PhD In PhysicsQuantum Dot Quantum ControlExperimental Quantum Dot PhysicsProgramming In PythonCalibration And Benchmarking Of Qubits

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Hard Skills
Quantum ControlCalibrationBenchmarkingCoherent ControlData AnalysisExperimental TechniquesQubit TestingQuantum Computing
Soft Skills
Collaborative SkillsScientific Communication
Tools & Technologies
Dilution RefrigeratorMeasurement Equipment
Industry Keywords
Quantum DotQuantum PhysicsQuantum Computing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work within the Cambridge team
  • Involve RF measurements of test QUBITs fabricated in Belgium
  • Extensive access to a dilution refrigerator with all measurement equipment for qubit testing and operation
  • Opportunity to travel for short trips to Japan to work with the quantum team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD in physics, engineering or a related discipline
  • Prior postdoctoral or industry experience is valuable, but not essential
  • Strong background in quantum dot quantum control
  • Hands-on experience in calibration, benchmarking, or coherent control of qubits is desirable
  • Proven expertise in experimental quantum dot physics for quantum computing
  • Strong proficiency in programming and data analysis, experience of Python is desirable
  • Strong collaborative skills
  • A track record of scientific communication through publications, talks and conferences would be advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generous holiday entitlement - with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
  • A Holiday Banking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another year
  • Group Personal Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance with self-funded option to cover family members
  • Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (funded by employee) including; Cycle To Work scheme
  • Gym Membership
  • Dental Insurance with option to include dependent children
  • Health screening
  • Dining card