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Mid LevelFull-timePythonAWS
Salary Range
$115,000 - $140,000 /year
About the Role
Rigetti Computing is seeking an experienced Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer to join their Engineering Operations team in Fremont, CA. This hands-on role involves working with physicists, engineers, and technicians to assemble, test, and support advanced RF and cryogenic systems for next-generation quantum processors.
Key Responsibilities
- →Test, validate, and debug custom RF control systems using advanced electronic test equipment
- →Operate, troubleshoot, service, and maintain cryogenic and vacuum systems
- →Perform helium leak detection, pump rebuilds, and thermal system management
- →Assemble, validate, and install complex electro-mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum, and RF assemblies
- →Contribute to test plan development and execute validation testing for next-generation RF hardware
- →Participate in an on-call rotation to support cryogenic systems uptime
- →Prepare, inspect, and package quantum chip assemblies for testing
- →Follow established procedures and contribute to the creation and improvement of standard operating procedures
- →Read and interpret CAD drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications
- →Support external system installations and work directly with customers and partners
Requirements
- ✓Technical background in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial or military experience
- ✓Strong proficiency with general-purpose electronic test equipment
- ✓Substantial hands-on experience working with sub-Kelvin cryogenic systems
- ✓Experience operating and maintaining high-availability laboratory or industrial equipment
- ✓Experience assembling, servicing, and maintaining scientific instruments or complex electro-mechanical systems
- ✓Familiarity with vacuum systems, vacuum plumbing, P&IDs, and standard fittings and practices
- ✓Working knowledge of statistical methods for test and validation
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- ✓Experience working with external vendors and partners
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