Principal Engineering Planning Coordinator

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system.  Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics of quantum devices through scalable readout and control systems based on cryo-electronics.  The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. 

The Quantum Systems team is seeking a Principal Engineering Planning Coordinator to drive bottoms-up planning and execution across mechanical and cryogenic engineering for a large-scale quantum computer. You’ll define workstreams, set milestones, manage vendor execution, and create clear, reliable status visibility across our hardware portfolio. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottoms-up planning with mechanical and cryogenic leads; convert design intents into workstreams, milestones, budgets, and risked schedules 
• Build integrated plans spanning cryogenic packaging, shielding, dilution refrigerator subsystems, cabling/wiring, and filtering 
• Maintain a single source of truth for scope, dependencies, interfaces, and handoffs 
• Coordinate cryogenic packaging for quantum devices and ensure thermalization down the stack 
• Own vendor strategy, SOWs, delivery schedules for cryogenic equipment, fabrication, machining, and test services 
• Stand up crisp dashboards for schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations; deliver executive-ready weekly snapshots 
• Identify bottlenecks early and drive resolution
• Other:
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development 
  • OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development 
  • OR Doctorate Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenics, Physics, or related field AND 3+ year(s) experience in engineering, product/technical program management, or product development 
  • OR equivalent experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within complex technical engineering environments.
• 5+ years of experience with mechanical, cryogenic, or quantum systems engineering domains.

Other Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.