Control System Test Engineer, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (AWS)

Amazon; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 142,800 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Amazon Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena is seeking a Control System Test Engineer to validate control hardware and software for quantum processors. You will validate hardware and software that perform control and readout functions in a cross‑functional team environment and work with large mixed‑signal systems.

Responsibilities include developing automated test scripts with high-speed equipment, designing test plans for mixed-signal PCAs, creating coverage matrices, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and operating automated test routines for mixed-signal electronics.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in testing analog/digital interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and high-speed serial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts for mid-volume electronics manufacturing using high-speed test equipment.
• Design and implement test plans for high-speed, mixed-signal PCAs and instrument assemblies.
• Create test requirements and coverage matrices with hardware and software stakeholders.
• Analyze test data to identify failure root causes and trends, and drive DFT improvements.
• Drive continuous test improvement to increase accuracy, reliability, and adapt to new measurement requirements.

Skills

Test automation

Embedded C/C++

Mixed-signal testing

High-speed protocols

Automated test scripts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Control System Test Engineer, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

Job ID: 10384858 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

We are seeking an Applied Scientist specializing in testing of control systems hardware for Amazon quantum processors. You will validate hardware and software that perform control and readout functions in a cross‑functional team environment and work with large mixed‑signal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts for mid‑volume electronics manufacturing using high‑speed test equipment such as oscilloscope, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Design and implement test plans for high‑speed, mixed‑signal PCAs and instrument assemblies, covering analog/digital interfaces, ADCs/DACs, FPGAs, and power distribution systems.
• Create test requirements and coverage matrices with hardware and software stakeholders, optimizing test coverage versus test time.
• Analyze test data to identify failure root causes and trends, implement corrective actions, and drive design‑for‑testability enhancements.
• Drive continuous test improvement to increase accuracy, final product reliability, and adapt to new measurement requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in testing analog/digital interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and high‑speed serial protocols (e.g., USB, PCIe, Ethernet).
• 5+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and operating automated test routines for mixed‑signal electronics.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Flexibility to work in fast‑paced, mid‑volume production environments with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of surface‑mount technology (SMT), including assembly and rework.
• 1+ year of experience with embedded software development in C/C++.
• Experience with CAE PCB design software such as Altium or Cadence.

Los Angeles County Compliance

Job duties include working safely with others, adhering to standards of excellence, communicating effectively, following laws and company policies, and exercising sound judgment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For further information, see https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $142,800 – $193,200 per year. Amazon offers sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, employee assistance program (EAP), mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.