Senior Characterization Engineer

The salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289.

We are looking for a Senior Characterization Engineer to drive the characterization of surface ion traps and packages. You will be the technical lead to develop and validate novel ion-trap characterization techniques to both drive development and production throughput. Partnering with a cross-functional team, the Senior Characterization Engineer will work to develop tools and systems in support of ion trap design and analysis equipment sourcing, equipment install, driver development, scripting, experiment design, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data analysis. This includes leading the verification and validation of requirements for electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical devices. This critical team member will work to drive future characterization techniques through a disciplined engineering approach as we progress on our mission to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, build, and operation of electronic, mechanical, thermal, and optical testing infrastructure supporting validation of micro-fabricated devices and package assemblies
• Purchase, install, and write drivers for characterization equipment
• Perform detailed measurements, analyze and organize data, and present and discuss results with teammates for feedback to design and fabrication
• Develop procedures and protocols to validate requirements of microfabricated devices
• Train users and monitor equipment performance over time
• Aide in the development of data tracking database and automated reporting for device characterization
• Author verification and validation reports and presentations for project milestone reviews
• Own and maintain cleanroom metrology and testing and associated tools
• Work within a team of micro-fabrication, packaging and manufacturing engineers to improve device and device-assembly characterization, metrology, and packaging

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Bachelors or higher in Engineering or Physics
• 5+ years of experience with hands-on electrical, thermal, mechanical, and/or optical characterization of micro or nano-fabricated devices and package assemblies
• 5+ years of experience working with design and/or systems engineering teams on product validation efforts
• Experience building custom testbeds and developing custom device test procedures to support requirements validation and verification
• Experience working in cleanrooms and microfabrication
• Strong data analysis, visualization, and organizational skills
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) for hardware control/automation and data analysis
• Experience using fabrication device and materials analysis tools and techniques, such as SEM, TEM, XPS, SIMS, EDS, profilometry, and probe station
• Ability to be on-site every day

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Ph.D. or higher in Engineering or Physics
• 3+ years of experience leading technical projects focused on micro or nano-fabricated device validation and development
• 3+ years of experience in industry leading design and/or validation efforts supporting customer deliveries
• Experience working with ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) assemblies
• Experience with cryogenics
• Experience using 3D CAD tools (e.g., Solidworks)
• Experience with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• General knowledge of complex optical, electrical or mechanical products and systems 
• Experience with optics, photonics, opto-electronic modules, vacuum assemblies and cryogenic systems
• Best-in-class cross-functional communication, collaboration & presentation skills

Location:

This position is located in our bright, airy headquarters in College Park, MD.