Hardware Development Engineer, Quantum Engineering, Fabrication, AWS CQC

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
We are looking to hire a Hardware Development Engineer with microfabrication experience in a cleanroom environment. The candidate should have process integration experience in the areas of superconducting devices MEMS and or semiconductor solid state devices fabricated using thin film deposition wet and dry etch processes wet or vapor release CMP with special focus on direct write and masked based photolithography. The candidate will work on developing and improving processes needed for superconducting circuit fabrication. The position is on-site at our lab located on the in Pasadena CA. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience in superconducting MEMS and or semiconductor device fabrication. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles resourcefulness and data science experience. Organization and communication skills are essential. The role may call for working on second shift.


Key job responsibilities
* Develop lithography processes for superconducting qubits using direct-write maskless and conventional masked based lithography.
* Leverage process integration skills based on experience in device fabrication of superconducting qubits MEMS and or semiconductor solid state devices.
* Work closely with the photolithography team to develop new processes for superconducting qubits. Improve and sustain existing processes implementing proper controls.
* Collaborate closely with researchers scientists and engineer leading complex projects.
* Analyze and interpret complex scientific data providing critical insights and recommendations based on experiments devised to improve superconducting device room temperature and cryogenic performance.
* Mentor and train other staff members in lithography etch thin films deposition and other fabrication techniques.
* Working with various external vendors and internal hardware equipment engineers to resolve tool issues.

A day in the life
The role will be vital to the fabrication team. Photolithography and related process such as incoming thin films down stream etch etc is critical to the successful performance of critical components and sub-components for superconducting circuits. The candidate will work with scientists and engineers in developing new processes as well as improve existing processes supported by photolithography processing. The candidate will improve monitors already in place and develop new ones as necessary to enable microfabrication of superconducting qubit process flows. This position may require second shift and occasional weekend work.

About the team
Our team is comprised of scientists and engineers who are building hardware that enables quantum computing technologies. Doing that requires the fabrication of quantum devices which necessitates staying close to the details and analyzing data while building tools to better understand the data.

- Bachelors degree or above in engineering physics or equivalent
- Hands-on cleanroom experience in using maskless direct laser writing photolithography spin coating tracks thin film deposition wet and dry etch and other nanofabrication processes

- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
- MS or PhD in Physics Applied Physics Material Science Electrical Engineering or related field
- Working knowledge of CAD software with the ability to create scripts using programming languages such as Python

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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Pasadena - 126300.00 - 164800.00 USD annually