Mechanical Engineer, Cryogenic Hardware

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena CA is looking to hire a Research Scientist specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environements. The candidate should have expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) thermal and structural FEA (Ansys / COMSOL) hardware design for cryogenic applications design for manufacturing and mechanical engineering principles. The candidate must have demonstrated driving designs through full product development cycles (requirements conceptual design detailed design manufacturing integration and testing). Candidates must have a strong background in both cryogenic mechanical engineering theory and implementation. Working effectively within a cross-functional team environment is critical.

Key job responsibilities

Our scientists and engineers collaborate across diverse teams and projects to offer state of the art cost effective solutions for scaling the signal delivery to AWS quantum processor systems at cryogenic temperatures. Equally important is the ability to scale the thermal performance and improve EMI mitigation of the cryogenic environment. Youll bring passion enthusiasm and innovation to work on the following :

• High density novel packaging solutions for quantum processor units.
• Cryogenic mechanical design for novel cryogenic signal conditioning sub-assemblies.
• Cryogenic mechanical design for signal delivery systems.
• Simulation driven designs (shielding filtering etc.) to reduce sources of EMI within the qubit environment.
• Own end-to-end product development through requirements design reports design reviews assembly / testing documentation and final delivery.

A day in the life

As you design and implement cryogenic hardware solutions from requirements definition to deployment you will also :

About the team

Why AWS

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Export Control Requirement :

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be able to obtain a US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

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Los Angeles County applicants : Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Arm,Electrical Engineering,SOC,System Design,Firmware,C / C++,PCB,Sensors,Fpga,Digital design,Assembly,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 136000 - 212800