Amazon
Quantum Research Engineer, Quantum Computing
$143K–$193K
Pasadena, CA · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain a US export license.
About the job
Designs and develops cryogenic hardware and packaging for quantum processor signal delivery, thermal performance, and EMI mitigation, from requirements through testing and delivery.
What you'll do
- Develop cryogenic mechanical designs for quantum processor packaging, signal-conditioning subassemblies, and signal-delivery systems.
- Use simulation-driven designs to reduce EMI in the qubit environment and improve cryogenic system performance.
- Own end-to-end product development, including requirements, design reviews, documentation, assembly, testing, and delivery.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
- Relevant experience: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years, Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
- Experience with cryogenic mechanical design and product development lifecycle; knowledge of design for manufacturing.
- Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (Thermal, Mechanical, EM) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks).
Nice to have
- PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or related field; experience with quantum hardware development and quantum processor packaging.
- Knowledge of RF/Microwave principles; experience with PCB design and manufacturing.
Pay
142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Ansys, COMSOL, Finite Element Analysis, PCB
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