Quantum Control Systems Test Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks an Applied Scientist specializing in testing control systems hardware for Amazon quantum processors. You will validate hardware and software systems across control/readout functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in test engineering for large mixed-signal systems, with opportunities to drive test plan improvements and contribute to product reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• Experience testing analog/digital interfaces and high-speed protocols
• 5+ years developing automated test routines for mixed-signal electronics
• Hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment
• Ability to work in fast-paced, mid-volume production environments

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts for mid-volume electronics manufacturing, utilizing high-speed test equipment such as Gsps oscilloscopes, 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.
• Develop test requirements and coverage matrices with hardware and software stakeholders, including optimization of test coverage vs test time.
• Analyze test data to identify failure root causes and trends, implement corrective actions, and drive design-for-testability (DFT) enhancements.
• Drive continuous test improvement to improve test accuracy, improve final product reliability, and adapt to new measurement requirements.

Skills

Test engineering

Control systems

Mixed-signal electronics

Automated testing

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Network analyzers

Power supplies

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks an Applied Scientist specializing in testing control systems hardware for Amazon quantum processors. You will validate hardware and software systems across control/readout functions, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong background in test engineering for large mixed-signal systems, with opportunities to drive test plan improvements and contribute to product reliability.