Device Characterization Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Device Characterization Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test innovative quantum hardware solutions using quantum engineering, microfabrication, packaging, and related technologies.
• Apply expertise in microelectronics process development and integration, microwave circuit engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, quantum control, and classical electronics.
• Optimize system architectures, design, integration, and testing for quantum hardware solutions;
• Perform microwave testing and semiconductor device testing to support high-quality hardware development.
• Contribute to chip design and layout activities.
• Apply modeling expertise to support innovative quantum hardware solutions.
• Work with yield engineering analytics, electrical testing, and wafer-scale characterization.
• Perform electrical probing and use test equipment for device characterization.
• Support defect analysis and data systems integration.
• Contribute to the development and application of EDA tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across quantum engineering, microfabrication, packaging, testing, and related disciplines.
• Support project and program management activities when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Familiarity with designing, developing, and testing quantum hardware solutions using modern quantum engineering principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with yield engineering analytics, electrical testing, and wafer-scale characterization.
• Exposure to test engineering practices, including microwave testing and semiconductor device testing;
• Understanding of testing principles and methodologies for quantum hardware development.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electrical probing and test equipment.
• Experience with defect analysis and data systems integration;
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering and thermal engineering principles and practices.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems for quantum hardware solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annual salary range: $140,000 to $230,000.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being coverage.
• Financial programs including 401(k), cash balance pension plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential performance-based salary incentive programs;
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, at least 56 hours of sick time, 120 hours of vacation, and 12 weeks of parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM policy.
• Additional paid family and care leave programs where applicable.
• Training and educational resources through IBM's AI-driven learning platform.
• Opportunities to obtain industry-recognized certifications.
• Employee resource groups, giving and volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products, services, and experiences.

Other Information:

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
• Travel: Up to 20%, approximately 1 day per week.
• Shift: General daytime.
• Employment Type: Regular.
• Position Type: Professional.
• Job ID: 130856.
• Date Posted: August 28, 2026;
• IBM will not provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be able to work without visa sponsorship.
• Compensation and benefits are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may vary according to job-related skills, experience, and location.