RF/Microwave Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: RF/Microwave Design Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

Job Type: Entry Level, Full-Time, Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of high-performance circuits and subsystems for quantum computing systems.
• Design and integrate microwave components, including quantum-limited and low-noise amplifiers and isolators in superconducting qubit readout chains.
• Develop novel superconducting qubit measurement systems;
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including operational and technical personnel.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly through written and verbal presentations.
• Work independently and take initiative while contributing to team goals.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of RF/microwave filter design: notch filters, bandpass filters, diplexers.
• Mastery of EM modeling, circuit design, and layout tools such as Keysight ADS, EMPro, Ansys HFSS, Cadence/Clarity, and COMSOL.
• Familiarity with test equipment, including vector network analyzers;
• Strong writing, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in superconducting filter design.
• Strong background in superconducting circuit design, modeling, and testing;
• Understanding of non-linear microwave concepts, parametric device behavior, and cryogenic circuit performance.
• Solid programming knowledge in Python/Jupyter notebooks.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary: $108,000–$200,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Financial programs including 401(k), IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, pensions, and life insurance.
• Paid time off: 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, parental bonding leave, and other paid care leave programs.
• Training and educational resources through IBM’s AI-driven learning platform;
• Access to diverse employee resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and retail discounts.

Other Information:

• Travel requirement: up to 20% (approximately 1 day per week).
• No visa sponsorship available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship;
• IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with all fair employment practices.
• Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.