Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Rigetti Computing is building the worlds most powerful computers to help solve humanitys most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer to join our Fremont CA Engineering Operations team. This is a hands-on operations-focused role in a highly collaborative research-driven environment.

In this role you will work closely with physicists engineers and technicians to assemble test and support advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining cryogenic infrastructure characterizing custom RF hardware developing best practices and troubleshooting complex systems that span RF vacuum cryogenics and electronics.

The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware and has contributed hands-on within interdisciplinary teams in industry academia or national labs.

What Youll Be Doing

Test validate and debug custom RF control systems using advanced electronic test equipment such as network analyzers oscilloscopes DMMs and internally developed tools
Operate troubleshoot service and maintain cryogenic and vacuum systems including scroll pumps turbo pumps cryo compressors high-vacuum components and cold traps
Perform helium leak detection pump rebuilds and thermal system management
Assemble validate and install complex electro-mechanical cryogenic vacuum and RF assemblies with exceptional attention to detail
Contribute to test plan development and execute validation testing for next-generation RF hardware
Participate in an on-call rotation to support cryogenic systems uptime
Prepare inspect and package quantum chip assemblies for testing
Follow established procedures and contribute to the creation and improvement of standard operating procedures and best practices
Read and interpret CAD drawings schematics and engineering specifications
Support external system installations and work directly with customers and partners (up to 20% travel)

What You Bring

Technical background in Physics Engineering or a related field or equivalent industrial or military experience (MS or PhD a plus)
Strong proficiency with general-purpose electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes network analyzers multimeters DC power supplies etc.)
Substantial hands-on experience working with sub-Kelvin cryogenic systems
Experience operating and maintaining high-availability laboratory or industrial equipment
Experience assembling servicing and maintaining scientific instruments or complex electro-mechanical systems
Familiarity with vacuum systems vacuum plumbing P&IDs and standard fittings and practices
Working knowledge of statistical methods for test and validation (e.g. DOE Six Sigma simulation)
Strong troubleshooting documentation and communication skills
Experience working with external vendors and partners

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with dilution refrigerators or similar ultra-low-temperature cryogenic systems
Programming or scripting experience in Python or related languages

$115000 - $140000 a year

Base Salary

Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries equity medical dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan a paid parental leave program rejuvenation days and avacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

As engineering leaders we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology meant to serve all of humanity cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women minorities and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

About Rigetti

Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise government and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The companys proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industrys first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1 the industrys first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States U.K. and Australia. Learn more at .

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Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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