Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. We believe this technology will fundamentally change the world for the better and will affect nearly every industry over the coming decades. Now a public company, Rigetti is looking to expand its Engineering Operations team through the addition of an experienced Microwave and Cryogenic Test Engineer.
As a Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer at our Fremont, CA quantum computing FAB and R&D facility, you will work alongside a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians to support the development of leading-edge quantum computing technologies. Your responsibilities will include assembling and testing advanced RF assemblies, operating and debugging cryogenic systems, developing and maintaining best practices and standard operating procedures, and technical troubleshooting. You will utilize advanced electronic test equipment to characterize custom RF hardware in partnership with engineers from multiple disciplines, and you will play a key role in advancing Rigetti’s best practices around quantum hardware testing and deployment.
The ideal candidate will have performed a hands-on function with interdisciplinary advanced technology teams at industry-leading companies, academic labs, or similar.
As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

• Assemble, validate and install complex electro-mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum and RF systems with superb attention to detail
• Test and debug custom control systems in the form of validation testing on advanced RF components using electronic equipment such as network analyzers, DMMs, and tools developed in-house
• Troubleshoot, service and maintain cryogenic equipment (scroll pumps, turbo pumps, cryo compressors, high vacuum valves/cold traps) including helium leak test procedures, pump rebuilds, and thermal system management
• Participate in test plan development and execution in support of next-generation RF hardware
• Support cryogenic systems on-call in rotation with other members of the Engineering Operations team
• Prepare, inspect and package quantum chip assemblies for testing
• Follow established documents/procedures and create/adapt them as needed
• Read and understand CAD drawings and engineering specifications
• Perform equipment maintenance, following standard procedures