Quantum Research Engineer, Quantum Computing

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) team is looking for a passionate talented and inventive Research Engineer specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environments. The ideal candidate should have expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) thermal and structural FEA (Ansys/COMSOL) hardware design for cryogenic applications design for manufacturing and mechanical engineering principles. The candidate must have demonstrated experience driving designs through full product development cycles (requirements conceptual design detailed design manufacturing integration and testing). Candidates must also have a strong background in both cryogenic mechanical engineering theory and implementation. Working effectively within a cross-functional team environment is critical.

Key job responsibilities
The CQC collaborates across teams and projects to offer state-of-the-art cost-effective solutions for scaling the signal delivery to quantum processor systems at cryogenic temperatures. Equally important is the ability to scale the thermal performance and improve EMI mitigation of the cryogenic environment. You will work on the following:

- High density novel packaging solutions for quantum processor units
- Cryogenic mechanical design for novel cryogenic signal conditioning sub-assemblies
- Cryogenic mechanical design for signal delivery systems
- Simulation-driven designs (shielding filtering etc.) to reduce sources of EMI within the qubit environment.
- Own end-to-end product development through requirements design reports design reviews assembly/testing documentation and final delivery


A day in the life
As you design and implement cryogenic hardware solutions from requirements definition to deployment you will also:
- Participate in requirements design and test reviews and communicate with internal stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally to help drive decisions using your unique technical background and skill set
- Refine and define standards and processes for operational excellence
- Work in a high-paced startup-like environment where you are provided the resources to innovate quickly

About the team
The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists engineers and technicians on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

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- Bachelors degree or above in Engineering Technology Science Operations Research Robotics Mathematics or related fields
- Experience with cryogenic mechanical design
- Experience with product development lifecycle
- Experience with design for manufacturing
- Knowledge with Finite Element Analysis (Thermal Mechanical EM)
- Knowledge with 3D CAD (SolidWorks)

- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics
- Experience with quantum hardware development
- Experience with quantum processor packaging
- Knowledge of RF/Microwave principles
- Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing

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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 - 125500.00 - 169800.00 USD annually