Principal UHV Systems Engineer at Microsoft

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UHV System Design, Vacuum Physics, Sealing Technologies, Material Compatibility, Hardware Development, Process Improvement, Engineering Excellence, Collaboration, Mentoring, Risk Mitigation, AI Tools, CAD Tools, Simulation, Problem Solving, Communication, Supplier Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

- Act as the primary technical reviewer for UHV hardware designs, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and compliance with requirements. - Lead major hardware development projects, coordinating contributions from multiple engineers and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. - Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to clarify functional needs and translate them into sound engineering solutions. - Own the technical roadmap for improving existing tools, identifying opportunities for quality, reliability, and performance enhancements. - Drive engineering excellence by improving processes, standards, and design methodologies. - Work closely with suppliers to ensure quality, schedule and adherence to specifications. - Mentor and support a team of engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing. - Anticipate and mitigate risks early in the design cycle through systematic evaluation and validation. - Stay current with UHV technologies, materials, and industry best practices. - Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field OR equivalent experience. - Solid experience in UHV system design, fabrication, and validation. - Strong understanding of vacuum physics, sealing technologies, and material compatibility. - Proven ability to review complex designs and identify potential issues before implementation. - Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware development projects. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work. - Experience working with suppliers on technical and quality aspects. - Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation). - Apply AI to accelerate engineering and lab workflows. Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g., instrument manuals, design docs). - Experience in semiconductor or scientific instrumentation industries. - Familiarity with CAD tools and simulation (FEA, thermal, structural). - Track record of leading process improvement or engineering excellence initiatives. - Strong influencing and mentoring abilities. - System-level thinking and problem-solving mindset. - Ability to work with ambiguous requirements and bring clarity. Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. *

Responsibilities

The Principal UHV Systems Engineer will act as the primary technical reviewer for UHV hardware designs and lead major hardware development projects. They will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to clarify functional needs and drive engineering excellence through process improvements.