Working closely with software, engineering, and supplier teams, you will improve procedures, documentation, inventory management, and safety practices. Build and maintain and utilize wafer-scale cryogenic hardware systems for quantum device screening and measurement Diagnose, track and resolve hardware issues in cryogenic setups (e.g., ground loops, wiring faults, or system-level failures) Integrate and validate hardware components such as wiring, connectors, filters, and measurement instrumentation for data acquisition. Assist in 1.5 K measurement execution and collaborate with software and engineering teams to support robust and reliable lab operations Design and build AI agents/copilots to document procedures, hardware configurations, and maintenance activities for knowledge sharing and reproducibility. Manage and track hardware inventory: and coordinate procurement and restocking. Uphold and improve safety standards and practices in the cryogenic lab environment Embody our culture and values Master's or higher degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems for electronic characterization. Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for hardware and measurement setups. Proficiency in Python (or similar) for measurement automation and Git for version control and documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate technical findings clearly. Experience with CAD (computer-aided design for circuits or hardware) for hardware layout or system integration. Experience with device physics and quantum transport measurements. Experience managing hardware inventory and procurement processes in a lab environment Familiarity with quantum measurement workflows Experience with AI and agentic frameworks. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This engineering role exists to manage high-throughput testing and physical characterization of microfabricated devices operating at low temperatures. Positioned between semiconductor fabrication teams and software development groups, the role ensures that experimental hardware assemblies are rigorously screened and validated. Engineers in this function maintain low-temperature testing infrastructure, resolve electronic measurement issues, and streamline operational procedures. By standardizing physical testing protocols and integrating automated data acquisition tools, specialists in this role support the reliable evaluation of physical devices during ongoing research and development phases.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes to enabling infrastructure by providing empirical feedback required to validate physical quantum hardware components. High-density qubit testing requires specialized low-temperature setups to evaluate device physics and transport properties before full-system integration. Operating at the hardware validation layer, this function ensures that physical components meet strict signal integrity and performance baselines. The position supports broader system development by providing consistent experimental data, which assists research teams in refining device designs and advancing hardware scaling efforts within specialized laboratory settings.
Capability signals:
- Specialized expertise in operating low-temperature testing environments for electronic characterization
- Practical proficiency in Python measurement automation and software version control workflows
- Technical competence in diagnosing system-level electronic noise and wiring anomalies
- Experience managing hardware inventory and standardized laboratory safety compliance procedures
- Ability to integrate AI documentation frameworks into physical engineering workflows
