Quantum Research Engineer, Quantum Computing

Amazon • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

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.

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:

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

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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Requirements

• Bachelor's 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)

Nice To Haves

• Master's 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level