Quantum Control Systems Architect

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Why Keysight QES?
Join a team shaping the future of quantum technology. At QES, you will help define the infrastructure on which tomorrow's quantum breakthroughs will run-while working with some of the brightest minds in quantum computing and measurement science.

Quantum Control Systems Architect

Overview:
Keysight Technologies' Quantum Engineering Solutions (QES) division is seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Quantum Control Systems Architect to lead the design of next-generation quantum control systems. QES delivers state-of-the-art solutions across the quantum ecosystem, including quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing.

This is a high-impact, expert-level role where you will define and architect scalable digital quantum control systems (QCS) that enable R&D and production-level systems from a few qubits, to advantage scale systems with tens of thousands of qubits, to fault-tolerant systems with hundreds of thousands or even millions of qubits.

You will work at the intersection of R&D, business development, and customer success, influencing product roadmaps and enabling breakthrough quantum experiments and commercial deployments for some of the most advanced quantum computing organizations in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the vision and architecture for scalable, high-performance quantum control systems targeting 10,000+ qubits, while balancing miniaturization, reliability, and precision.
• Lead technical engagement with key and strategic customers, demonstrating thought leadership through proof-of-principle experiments and control system design.
• Translate customer requirements into robust system-level designs in collaboration with internal R&D, firmware, and hardware teams.
• Represent QES as the expert for quantum control systems in customer engagements, supporting the business development and field teams on global quantum opportunities.
• Collaborate with product marketing to generate technical content, including reference implementations, application notes, and domain-specific user guides.
• Stay at the forefront of scalable quantum computation and control system trends, incorporating the latest advances into product strategy.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and physicists on the team.

Required Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Deep expertise in quantum hardware, with a focus on superconducting and/or neutral atom qubit platforms.
• Proven experience architecting and building embedded control systems that include AWGs, DC sources, and digitizers for quantum or similar high-performance applications.
• Systems design experience across rack, chassis, board, and signal chain
• Strong understanding of real-time digital signal processing using FPGAs.
• Familiarity with high-performance compute environments, hybrid computing, and data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python for control, orchestration, or data analysis workflows.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and system debugging capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong documentation habits.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; capable of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects.

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The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. MA pay range: MIN $122,040 - MAX $203,400

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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