Microsoft
Senior Systems Engineer- Bill of Materials & Configuration Control
$120K–$261K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- Required: Doctorate plus 1+ year; or Master's plus 4+ years; or Bachelor's plus 6+ years in industry or R&D; equivalent experience accepted. Preferred: Doctorate plus 3+ years; or Master's plus 6+ years; or Bachelor's plus 8+ years; equivalent experience accepted.
- Education
- Doctorate, Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- The role requires export-control eligibility assessment; candidates must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status. Citizenship is verified with a valid passport; lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may use other documents where applicable.
About the job
Manages BOMs and configuration control for quantum hardware, ensuring accurate, traceable, build-ready product data and documentation across development and production-intent builds.
What you'll do
- Create and maintain Engineering BOMs, Master BOMs, configuration baselines, and documentation across PLM and ERP systems.
- Execute and document ECOs, ECRs, and PCNs; support CCB activities and maintain audit-ready records.
- Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, fabrication, and lab teams to resolve configuration discrepancies and ensure material readiness.
What they ask for
- Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of industry or R&D experience; or Master's and 4+ years; or Bachelor's and 6+ years; or equivalent experience.
- Meet Microsoft Cloud Background Check requirements, including upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Provide citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected-status evidence for export-control eligibility assessment; citizenship will be verified with a valid passport, with alternative documents for eligible groups.
- Ability to use AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency and work in an AI-first environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems (SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile, Arena, etc.).
- Experience with technical inventory, COTS procurement, lab hardware operations, quantum or advanced hardware, or physics-driven R&D.
Pay
USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year (base salary); USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
PLM, ERP, SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile, Arena
AI focus
Use AI tools for measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation; work in an AI-first environment to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
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