Senior Technical Lead

Job description

Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on cryo-mechanical lab Tech to support dilution refrigerator upgrades, retrofit integration, and sustaining improvements across quantum hardware systems. This role is focused on executing well-documented mechanical upgrades in active lab environments, improving repeatability of fridge configuration changes, and collaborating closely with cryogenic systems, packaging, facilities, and test engineers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Cryo-mechanical fridge upgrades • Install and rework cryo-mechanical hardware associated with fridge upgrades, including mechanical interfaces, shields, plates, brackets, harness routing supports, vacuum components, and integration fixtures. • Execute defined fridge upgrade procedures and capture build records, configuration changes, deviations, and lessons learned for future upgrade campaigns. • Support early bring-up and validation of upgraded fridge configurations under engineering guidance, including mechanical fit checks, thermal anchoring reviews, leak-check readiness, and cooldown preparation. Lab Operations • Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements • Maintain clean, organized lab workspaces • Track work performed, materials used, and results Debug & Collaboration • Identify mechanical fit, thermalization, vacuum, routing, contamination, or configuration issues during upgrade execution and escalate with supporting data. • Capture photos, measurements, torque records, configuration notes, and observations to support upgrade debug, engineering review, and future procedure improvements. • Work closely with internal engineers while owning day to day execution ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required Hands On Lab Experience • Direct experience working in a cryogenic, vacuum, hardware integration, or research lab environment. • Comfort with precision assembly, rework, or similar physical lab work • Ability to follow, redline, and improve written upgrade procedures while preserving configuration control and engineering intent. • Ability to travel up to 50% for fridge upgrade activities, including trips lasting up to two weeks at a time. Technical Background • Familiarity with cryogenic systems, vacuum hardware, precision mechanical assemblies, thermal interfaces, instrumentation routing, or related hardware. • Experience supporting early stage or low volume development efforts • Strong attention to detail and quality ________________________________________ Nice to Have • Experience with dilution refrigerators, cryostats, vacuum systems, leak checking, thermal anchoring, low-temperature wiring, or cooldown preparation. • Exposure to quantum hardware systems where cryogenic reliability, mechanical integration, and thermal performance affect system readiness. Key Responsibilities Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on cryo-mechanical lab Tech to support dilution refrigerator upgrades, retrofit integration, and sustaining improvements across quantum hardware systems. This role is focused on executing well-documented mechanical upgrades in active lab environments, improving repeatability of fridge configuration changes, and collaborating closely with cryogenic systems, packaging, facilities, and test engineers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Cryo-mechanical fridge upgrades • Install and rework cryo-mechanical hardware associated with fridge upgrades, including mechanical interfaces, shields, plates, brackets, harness routing supports, vacuum components, and integration fixtures. • Execute defined fridge upgrade procedures and capture build records, configuration changes, deviations, and lessons learned for future upgrade campaigns. • Support early bring-up and validation of upgraded fridge configurations under engineering guidance, including mechanical fit checks, thermal anchoring reviews, leak-check readiness, and cooldown preparation. Lab Operations • Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements • Maintain clean, organized lab workspaces • Track work performed, materials used, and results Debug & Collaboration • Identify mechanical fit, thermalization, vacuum, routing, contamination, or configuration issues during upgrade execution and escalate with supporting data. • Capture photos, measurements, torque records, configuration notes, and observations to support upgrade debug, engineering review, and future procedure improvements. • Work closely with internal engineers while owning day to day execution ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required Hands On Lab Experience • Direct experience working in a cryogenic, vacuum, hardware integration, or research lab environment. • Comfort with precision assembly, rework, or similar physical lab work • Ability to follow, redline, and improve written upgrade procedures while preserving configuration control and engineering intent. • Ability to travel up to 50% for fridge upgrade activities, including trips lasting up to two weeks at a time. Technical Background • Familiarity with cryogenic systems, vacuum hardware, precision mechanical assemblies, thermal interfaces, instrumentation routing, or related hardware. • Experience supporting early stage or low volume development efforts • Strong attention to detail and quality ________________________________________ Nice to Have • Experience with dilution refrigerators, cryostats, vacuum systems, leak checking, thermal anchoring, low-temperature wiring, or cooldown preparation. • Exposure to quantum hardware systems where cryogenic reliability, mechanical integration, and thermal performance affect system readiness. Skill Requirements Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on cryo-mechanical lab Tech to support dilution refrigerator upgrades, retrofit integration, and sustaining improvements across quantum hardware systems. This role is focused on executing well-documented mechanical upgrades in active lab environments, improving repeatability of fridge configuration changes, and collaborating closely with cryogenic systems, packaging, facilities, and test engineers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Cryo-mechanical fridge upgrades • Install and rework cryo-mechanical hardware associated with fridge upgrades, including mechanical interfaces, shields, plates, brackets, harness routing supports, vacuum components, and integration fixtures. • Execute defined fridge upgrade procedures and capture build records, configuration changes, deviations, and lessons learned for future upgrade campaigns. • Support early bring-up and validation of upgraded fridge configurations under engineering guidance, including mechanical fit checks, thermal anchoring reviews, leak-check readiness, and cooldown preparation. Lab Operations • Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements • Maintain clean, organized lab workspaces • Track work performed, materials used, and results Debug & Collaboration • Identify mechanical fit, thermalization, vacuum, routing, contamination, or configuration issues during upgrade execution and escalate with supporting data. • Capture photos, measurements, torque records, configuration notes, and observations to support upgrade debug, engineering review, and future procedure improvements. • Work closely with internal engineers while owning day to day execution ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required Hands On Lab Experience • Direct experience working in a cryogenic, vacuum, hardware integration, or research lab environment. • Comfort with precision assembly, rework, or similar physical lab work • Ability to follow, redline, and improve written upgrade procedures while preserving configuration control and engineering intent. • Ability to travel up to 50% for fridge upgrade activities, including trips lasting up to two weeks at a t