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Cryostat Equipment Engineer
Milpitas, CA
โจ $120k-$160k / yearest.
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๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead the installation and commissioning of advanced cryogenic systems for quantum computing hardware, ensuring reliable operation in a cutting-edge R&D environment. Your work will directly support building the world's first utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation technology with a pioneering team.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Install and commission quantum computing cryostats with mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems.
- Operate and maintain high-vacuum systems including pumps, gauges, valves, and leak detection.
- Develop and execute commissioning procedures and system validation protocols.
- Monitor cryostat performance, diagnose faults, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) systems.
- Experience installing and maintaining complex equipment in a lab or industrial setting.
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems such as dilution refrigerators or closed-cycle cryocoolers.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with cryostats in quantum computing or low-temperature physics.
- Knowledge of vacuum system design and leak detection (helium mass spectrometry).
- Familiarity with control systems like PLCs or LabVIEW.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive base salary and equity compensation
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive health insurance
- ๐ Retirement plan options
- ๐๏ธ Generous paid time off
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewยท Half day
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