Mechanical Engineer, Cryogenic Hardware

Job Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Research Scientist specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environments. The role requires expertise in 3D CAD (Solid Works), thermal and structural FEA (Ansys/COMSOL), hardware design for cryogenic applications, design for manufacturing, and mechanical engineering principles. Candidates must have a strong background in cryogenic mechanical engineering theory and implementation, and must be able to drive designs through full product development cycles (requirements, conceptual design, detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and testing).

• Develop high‑density novel packaging solutions for quantum processor units.
• Design cryogenic mechanical assemblies for novel signal conditioning sub‑assemblies and signal delivery systems.
• Perform simulation‑driven designs (shielding, filtering, etc.) to reduce EMI within the qubit environment.
• Own end‑to‑end product development through requirements, design reports, reviews, assembly/testing documentation, and final delivery.

• Participate in requirements, design, and test reviews; communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Work cross‑functionally to drive decisions using technical expertise.
• Refine and define standards and processes for operational excellence.
• Operate in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment while innovating quickly.

• PhD or Master’s degree with 4+ years of quantitative field research experience.
• Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles to business problems and products.
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.

• Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with agile development.
• Experience building web‑based dashboards using common frameworks.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. and must be able to obtain a U.S. export license.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.