Microwave Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Microwave Design Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

The role focuses on the design and development of advanced microwave circuits for quantum computing systems; You will work on innovative circuit architectures that power Josephson parametric devices, including quantum-limited amplifiers and isolators.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop microwave filters for use with traveling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) and resonator structures for Josephson junction devices.
• Contribute to the creation of novel readout chains that enhance the performance of IBM’s quantum computing systems.
• Work on superconducting circuit design, modeling, and testing to improve system stability and efficiency;
• Apply non-linear microwave principles to develop and optimize parametric circuit devices;
• Use industry-standard tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence/Clarity, COMSOL, and Python/Jupyter notebooks for design and analysis.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and developers to integrate microwave designs into operational quantum systems.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly through written documentation and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong experience in RF/microwave filter design, including notch filters, bandpass filters, and diplexers;
• Hands-on expertise in electromagnetic modeling, circuit layout, and simulation tools such as ADS, EMPro, Ansys HFSS, and COMSOL.
• Proficiency in using test equipment like vector network analyzers.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with superconducting filter design and cryogenic circuit performance;
• Strong understanding of non-linear microwave concepts and parametric device behavior.
• Programming experience in Python or Jupyter Notebooks.

Benefits:

IBM offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits covering medical, dental, vision, and mental wellness.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and performance-based incentives.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, at least 56 hours of sick leave, 120 hours of vacation, and 12 weeks of parental bonding leave.
• Access to AI-driven learning platforms, certifications, and continuous career development resources;
• Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee resource groups, and volunteering opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement: IBM is an equal opportunity employer; All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.