Microwave and Cryogenics Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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)

Requirements

• 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