Senior RF Engineer

Senior RF Engineer – Electromagnetic Design & Simulation

Application Deadline:

30 November 2026 Department:

Hardware Engineering Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid) Compensation:

CA$117,000 - CA$161,000 / year Description

We are looking for a

Senior RF Engineer

to join our hardware team and own the

electromagnetic design, simulation, and validation of on-chip and chip-scale RF structures

that deliver control signals to quantum devices operating at cryogenic temperatures. In this role, you will drive measurable improvements in

RF performance and power efficiency , taking designs from first-principles analysis through simulation, fabrication, and cryogenic measurement. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys

hands-on EM design , thrives on hard physics problems, and wants to work closely with device, fabrication, packaging, and systems teams. WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

Design and optimize

on-chip and chip-scale RF structures , including transmission lines, resonators, and passive coupling structures Perform

full-wave EM modeling

(HFSS / CST / COMSOL or similar), including near-field analysis of fields delivered to target devices Improve

RF power efficiency

of control structures, balancing performance against fabrication constraints and yield Evaluate alternative architectures and

heat-load tradeoffs

at the chip, package, and cryogenic system level Own

simulation-to-measurement correlation , including cryogenic characterization, and iterate designs accordingly Support impedance control, matching, and RF loss analysis at the chip and package level Lead design reviews and produce clear technical documentation WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with ~5+ years of RF or EM design experience (or B.Sc. with equivalent industry experience) Strong fundamentals in

electromagnetics, transmission line theory, and impedance matching Deep hands-on experience with

full-wave EM simulation

(e.g., Ansys HFSS, CST, COMSOL) Experience designing

RF structures on silicon, interposers, or thin-film substrates Hands-on

RF measurement and characterization

(VNA, spectrum analyzer, S-parameter de-embedding) Proven track record

correlating simulation with measurement

and closing the gap through design iteration Scripting in

Python or MATLAB

for simulation automation and data analysis Strong written and verbal communication skills An exceptional candidate will bring:

Experience with

cryogenic or low-temperature RF systems Familiarity with

superconducting or low-loss thin films

and multilayer substrates Experience with

quantum devices

or spin/qubit control hardware Awareness of

microfabrication processes

and design-for-manufacturability Exposure to startup or research-driven environments WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day Inclusive company culture Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams.

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