Assemble, cable, label, and maintain room-temperature electronics racks used for laboratory instrumentation, control, readout, and test infrastructure. Install and configure rack-mounted instruments, power distribution, RF hardware, cabling, patch panels, network-connected equipment, and supporting peripherals according to documented procedures. Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD, safety, and basic electronics lab best practices. Support rack bring-up and first-line debug for instrumentation, RF signal paths, control hardware, networked equipment, and software-controlled measurement setups. Use Python 3.x scripts, tools, and custom libraries to support instrument control, configuration checks, automation, data collection, and troubleshooting. Apply familiarity with DHCP and networking best practices to assist with network configuration, connectivity checks, addressing issues, and escalation of instrumentation network problems. Embody our Culture and Values. Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Phsyics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience Experience in both corporate and research laboratory settings. At least 1 year of experience in an electronics laboratory setting. Familiarity with RF hardware, RF cabling, and relevant RF standards or lab practices. Strong attentiveness to neatness, detail, aesthetics, cable routing, and visual consistency in rack builds. Familiarity with different methods of amplification, including lock-in amplifiers, traveling-wave parametric amplifiers, and related measurement-chain hardware. Experience with network configuration and debugging, especially for laboratory instrumentation or network-connected test equipment. 2+ year of experience using Python in a physics laboratory environment. Experience with Pythonic object-oriented programming, custom libraries, reusable tooling, and contemporary coding practices. Familiarity with DHCP and networking best practices for laboratory and instrumentation environments. 2+ years of experience with Python 3.x. Ability to support networked instrumentation setup, basic connectivity debug, and software-assisted configuration checks under engineering guidance.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This engineering role exists to support the physical and technical foundation of experimental physics environments. Positioned directly between core research scientists, hardware designers, and laboratory operations teams, the position ensures that room-temperature control and readout systems function reliably. By bridging physical hardware assembly with software-driven automation, specialists in this role enable consistent signal transmission, proper instrumentation connectivity, and baseline system stability. This operational support allows experimental teams to perform sensitive measurement routines without physical infrastructure bottlenecks.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes directly to the enabling infrastructure layer of the quantum computing sector. Quantum hardware requires precise external electronics, amplification chains, and low-noise control loops to operate effectively. By maintaining organized instrumentation racks, managing radio-frequency control signals, and automating measurement workflows, this function ensures the measurement stability needed for quantum research. It supports overall system scalability by preserving signal integrity across complex, multi-component laboratory setups.
Capability signals:
- Practical experience managing room-temperature electronics infrastructure and complex laboratory rack integrations
- Proficiency in developing Python automation scripts for laboratory instrumentation control and data acquisition
- Knowledge of radio-frequency signal paths, low-noise amplification methods, and precision measurement chains
- Practical familiarity with local network configurations, instrumentation IP debugging, and connection troubleshooting
- Background in maintaining standardized safety, electrostatic discharge, and systematic cabling protocols in research environments
