Cryostat Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cryostat Equipment Engineer. Location: Milpitas, California, United States

Responsibilities:

• Install and commission quantum computing cryostats, including mechanical, electrical, and control subsystem integration
• Operate and maintain high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum systems, including pumps, gauges, valves, and leak detection equipment
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, acceptance tests, and system validation protocols
• Monitor cryostat performance, diagnose faults, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance;
• Interface with instrumentation systems, including temperature sensors, pressure transducers, flow controllers, and data acquisition systems
• Collaborate with quantum hardware, facilities, controls, and safety teams to ensure reliable system operation
• Maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, maintenance logs, procedures, and system modifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency;
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for cryogens, vacuum systems, and high-voltage equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with high-vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum systems;
• Experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining complex laboratory or industrial equipment
• Familiarity with cryogenic systems, including dilution refrigerators, liquid helium systems, or closed-cycle cryocoolers
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics

Preferred:

• Experience working with cryostats in quantum computing, superconducting systems, or low-temperature physics environments
• Knowledge of vacuum system design, helium leak detection, and materials compatibility
• Familiarity with PLCs, LabVIEW, or similar control platforms
• Experience working in cleanroom or semiconductor environments
• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or scientific field

Benefits And Compensation:

• U.S. base salary of $110,000 to $120,000 per year
• Bay Area salary of $128,000 to $145,000 per year, where applicable
• Eligibility for equity and comprehensive employee benefits;
• Opportunity to work on large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
• Collaborative environment with leading quantum computing researchers and engineers

Other Information:

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Employment agencies are not accepted for this position;
• Applications and interview communications will only come from official company email addresses
• Applicants should include the word "purple" in their cover letter as instructed
• Visa sponsorship eligibility will be determined during the hiring process