Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Cryogenic Hardware
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$126K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a Research Scientist specializing in hardware design for cryogenic environments. The role involves designing and implementing cryogenic hardware solutions, collaborating across diverse teams, and driving end-to-end product development from requirements to final delivery.
Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Participate in requirements, design, and test reviews and communicate with internal stakeholders
Work cross-functionally to help drive decisions using your unique technical background and skill set
Refine and define standards and processes for operational excellence
Work in a high-paced, startup-like environment where you are provided the resources to innovate quickly
Qualification
Required
PhD in a quantitative field, or MS degree and 1+ years of quantitative field research experience
Experience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products
Experience with data analysis package (R, SAS, Matlab, etc.)
Experience using SQL databases to manage and analyze large data sets
Expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
Expertise in thermal and structural FEA (Ansys/COMSOL)
Expertise in hardware design for cryogenic applications
Expertise in design for manufacturing
Expertise in mechanical engineering principles
Demonstrated driving designs through full product development cycles (requirements, conceptual design, detailed design, manufacturing, integration, and testing)
Strong background in both cryogenic mechanical engineering theory and implementation
Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment
Preferred
PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, or equivalent
Experience applying forecasting and data mining techniques
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant
Leadership Team
Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
Anand Desikan
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