Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer 4 Location: Onsite – Washington, DC / Reston, VA Pay Range: $70/hr. - $77/hr. Contract: 6 – 18 Months We are seeking a talented and diverse Hardware Design Engineer to accelerate the development and delivery of useful quantum computers. Our client is actively pursuing topological qubits for large-scale quantum computing and collaborating with leading companies to advance qubit hardware on the Quantum accelerator platform. Responsibilities: • Conduct research and articulate key aspects of qubit and component technologies. • Propose, design, and simulate novel approaches to qubits and qubit gates. • Interface with modeling, fabrication, measurement, hardware, and systems teams to accelerate key aspects of quantum computer subsystems and products. • Develop cryogenic testing systems for solid-state qubits and conduct measurements. • Design and model various quantum gate approaches, contributing to the creation of novel quantum plane architectures. • Monitor and maintain a deep understanding of current technological trends, both within and outside the company. • Serve as a bridge between the hardware development and architecture teams to accelerate product development. • Evaluate reporting formats, cost and schedule constraints, and security requirements to shape the product roadmap. Desired Qualifications: • PhD in Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related field, with 2+ years of experience. • Demonstrated experience in building cryogenic experiments and measuring solid-state qubits. • Strong knowledge of solid-state (semiconductor and/or superconducting) device physics in quantum computing applications. • Expertise in solid-state quantum computer control and quantum plane architectures. • Ability to align scientific progress with product acceleration timelines. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (both verbal and written). • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with geographically dispersed teams. • Willing and able to travel up to 25% (domestic and international) to support program activities. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.