Senior PVD Process Engineer — Quantum Hardware Impact

Rigetti And Company Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer – Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) to own and optimize production PVD modules for superconducting quantum processors. You will develop and qualify thin-film processes, analyze data to improve device performance, and mentor engineers while collaborating across facilities, materials, and quantum engineering teams.

The role involves growing into technical leadership, setting process direction, and contributing to next-generation superconducting

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD with relevant experience in materials science, physics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PVD equipment and semiconductor fabrication; 4– or 6-inch wafer processing.

Responsibilities

• Own PVD module health and performance through SPC, monitoring, and data analysis.
• Develop, optimize, and qualify thin-film deposition for superconducting components.
• Analyze process, metrology, and electrical data to improve device performance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and process qualification after maintenance or repair.
• Document development activities and train technicians on new processes.

Skills

PVD equipment

Thin-film deposition

DOE

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Autonomy

Communication

Education

M.S. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Physics

Tools

Sputtering equipment

E-beam evaporation

Thermal evaporation

JMP

Job description

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Senior Process Engineer – Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) to own and optimize production PVD modules for superconducting quantum processors. You will develop and qualify thin-film processes, analyze data to improve device performance, and mentor engineers while collaborating across facilities, materials, and quantum engineering teams.

The role involves growing into technical leadership, setting process direction, and contributing to next-generation superconducting