Cryogenic Systems Assembly Engineer for Quantum Hardware

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Malibu (CA); Presencial; USD 106.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401K match

Gym facilities

Descripción de la vacante

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, seeks an engineer to join our team responsible for assembling, integrating, operating, and maintaining advanced cryogenic systems supporting quantum research. You will build and upgrade hardware, verify performance, and diagnose issues in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, practical mechanical skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.

Formación

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent military training, technical training, or industry experience.
• Experience with cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, vacuum systems, pumps, compressors, and scientific equipment.
• Understanding and application of basic mechanical engineering concepts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience assembling and integrating equipment and systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly instructions, process documentation, and engineering terminology.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Ability to use hand tools and function safely in a laboratory environment performing assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Understanding of configuration management and inventory control is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Perform hands‑on assembly and integration of cryogenic systems, including initial system buildup, reconfiguration, upgrades, and hardware changes.
• Perform installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of dilution refrigerators and associated equipment.
• Set up and operate equipment to verify system performance and diagnose system issues, and perform corrective actions to restore proper operation.
• Perform helium leak checking, vacuum system troubleshooting, component replacement, and preventative maintenance.
• Utilize engineering documentation to perform work, including drawings, assembly instructions, process documentation, and bills of material.
• Create and maintain assembly, integration, maintenance, and system configuration documentation.
• Coordinate system builds, integration activities, equipment availability, and schedules with engineering teams and other stakeholders and report / present status and issues to management.
• Support laboratory organization, equipment management, inventory control, and configuration management responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Independent / team work

Educación

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Herramientas

Cryogenic systems

Dilution refrigerators

Vacuum systems

Pumps and compressors

Hand tools

Descripción del empleo

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, seeks an engineer to join our team responsible for assembling, integrating, operating, and maintaining advanced cryogenic systems supporting quantum research. You will build and upgrade hardware, verify performance, and diagnose issues in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, practical mechanical skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs.