Quantum Test Engineer, cryo-mechanical & electrical

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantum Test Engineer, Cryo-Mechanical and Electrical. Location: Kongens Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and utilize 4K cryogenic hardware systems for quantum device screening and measurement
• Diagnose, track, and resolve hardware issues in cryogenic setups, including ground loops, wiring faults, and system-level failures
• Integrate and validate hardware components such as wiring, connectors, filters, and measurement instrumentation for data acquisition;
• Assist with 4K measurement execution and collaborate with software and engineering teams to support reliable lab operations
• Design and build AI agents or copilots to document procedures, hardware configurations, and maintenance activities for knowledge sharing and reproducibility
• Manage and track hardware inventory and coordinate procurement and restocking
• Uphold and improve safety standards and best practices in the cryogenic laboratory environment
• Embody Microsoft's culture and values

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems for electronic characterization
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for hardware and measurement setups
• Proficiency in Python for measurement automation;
• Experience with Git for version control and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly

Preferred:

• Experience with CAD for circuit or hardware layout and system integration
• Experience managing hardware inventory and procurement in a laboratory environment
• Familiarity with quantum measurement workflows
• Experience with AI and agentic frameworks

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements
• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years afterward
• The role involves access to export-controlled information under regulations that may include ITAR, EAR, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and other applicable regulations
• Successful candidates must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or another protected status where required for export-control eligibility assessment
• Citizenship must be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may use other applicable documents

Benefits and Compensation:

• Typical base pay range across Denmark: kr 715,600 to kr 1,201,100 per year
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation;
• Benefits and pay information is available through Microsoft's Denmark corporate pay information
• Position remains open for at least 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until filled

Other Information:

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer
• The role is part of the Quantum Engineering IC4 level;
• The position focuses on cryogenic and mechanical systems for 4K cryogenic device measurements