Quantum Cryogenic Characterization Lab Lead

Amphenol Corporation; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation's Ardent Concepts division seeks a Senior Cryogenic Characterization Engineer / Lab Lead to drive electrical, thermal, mechanical, and cryogenic tests for next‑generation interconnect products in Hampton, NH. You will lead method development, automate tests, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to ensure robust validation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cryogenic testing, hands‑on lab experience, and excellent data analysis and technical reporting

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic testing, characterization, test engineering, interconnect development, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, cryostats, dilution refrigerators, vacuum systems, or low-temperature test equipment.
• Experience developing and executing electrical, thermal, mechanical, and/or environmental characterization and qualification testing.
• Strong understanding of cryogenic testing principles: heat transfer, conduction, radiation, temperature measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, thermal, mechanical, and cryogenic characterization and qualification of Quantum and cryogenic interconnect products.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and qualification programs for new and existing products.
• Operate, maintain, and improve cryogenic test systems, cryostats, cryocoolers, vacuum systems, instrumentation, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Develop and perform electrical and RF characterization using VNAs, TDRs, multimeters, temperature controllers, data-acquisition systems, and related equipment.
• Develop thermal and mechanical characterization methods to evaluate heat load, thermal performance, temperature cycling, and product reliability at cryogenic temperatures.
• Design, build, and improve test fixtures, instrumentation, adapters, and laboratory hardware required for characterization and qualification.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, failure mechanisms, and opportunities for product and process improvement.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations related to cryogenic testing and product performance.
• Develop automated test methods and improve laboratory processes to increase throughput, repeatability, data quality, and efficiency.
• Establish test methods, acceptance criteria, and qualification requirements in collaboration with R&D, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customers.
• Generate technical test reports and provide technical support for customer qualification and product development programs.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in cryogenic testing, instrumentation, data analysis, laboratory practices, and safe operation of cryogenic equipment.

Skills

Cryogenic testing

Characterization methods

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Electronics testing

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

VNAs

TDRs

Multimeters

Temperature controllers

Data acquisition systems

Cryogenic test equipment

Cryostat maintenance

Job description

Amphenol Corporation's Ardent Concepts division seeks a Senior Cryogenic Characterization Engineer / Lab Lead to drive electrical, thermal, mechanical, and cryogenic tests for next‑generation interconnect products in Hampton, NH. You will lead method development, automate tests, and collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and quality to ensure robust validation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cryogenic testing, hands‑on lab experience, and excellent data analysis and technical reporting