Cryogenic Quantum Hardware Design Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) seeks a Research Engineer specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environments. You will drive end-to-end development from requirements through testing, delivering robust mechanical solutions for cryogenic signal delivery and packaging.

Applicants should have strong experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks), thermal and structural FEA (Ansys/COMSOL), and a deep understanding of cryogenic mechanics, manufacturing, and EMI mitigation in qubit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Master’s with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
• Experience with cryogenic mechanical design and product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge with design for manufacturing.
• Expertise with Finite Element Analysis (Thermal, Mechanical, EM) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• The team collaborates to offer state-of-the-art, cost-effective solutions for scaling the signal delivery to quantum processor systems at cryogenic temperatures.
• Scale thermal performance and improve EMI mitigation of the cryogenic environment.
• Own end-to-end product development through requirements, design reports, design reviews, assembly/testing documentation, and final delivery.
• Participate in requirements, design, and test reviews and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally to help drive decisions using your technical background.
• Refine and define standards and processes for operational excellence.

Skills

Cryogenic mechanical design

3D CAD SolidWorks

Thermal FEA

EMI mitigation

Design for manufacturing

Product development lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Cryogenic packaging basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

PhD preferred (related field)

Tools

Ansys

COMSOL

SolidWorks

Job description

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) seeks a Research Engineer specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environments. You will drive end-to-end development from requirements through testing, delivering robust mechanical solutions for cryogenic signal delivery and packaging.

Applicants should have strong experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks), thermal and structural FEA (Ansys/COMSOL), and a deep understanding of cryogenic mechanics, manufacturing, and EMI mitigation in qubit