Last Mile Integration Engineer, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon • Pasadena, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is a multi-disciplinary team of
scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant
quantum computer.

We are looking for a Last Mile Integration Engineer to ensure the successful
deployment and integration of instruments and computing infrastructure in our
quantum computing labs. As a part of the Signals team, you will serve as the
critical link between hardware/software development and operational readiness,
ensuring that our scientists have reliable, well-configured systems to conduct
experiments. The ideal candidate combines hands-on hardware skills with software
proficiency and IT/networking knowledge to deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and
maintain complex laboratory systems.

You will collaborate daily with cross-functional engineering teams—including
hardware, software, and operations—to drive hands-on integration and
troubleshooting in a fast-paced lab environment. This role requires a bias for
action, the ability to operate independently under tight deadlines, and a proven
track record of delivering results when the pressure is highest.

The Signals develops and deploys hardware used in the control and readout of
Amazon super-conducting quantum processors. We are a team with diverse talent
set, spanning embedded software to cryogenic microwave design and device
bring-up.

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organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute,
Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps
services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with
AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud
services.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience planning, managing, and delivering customer-focused documentation across multiple teams
• Experience scripting with Python, Perl, Bash or PowerShell
• Experience in Linux OS and network troubleshooting, or experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP) and experience in Ubuntu/Solaris
• Experience managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies
• Experience using common electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Salt, or Ansible in production environments
• Previous experience with RF test methods and high-speed DAQ systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end integration of RF test systems including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power meters
• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks leveraging industry-standard protocols (SCPI, VISA, GPIB, LXI, USB-TMC)
• Drive root cause analysis for system-level integration failures spanning hardware and software; implement corrective actions and document findings for future reference
• Partner with hardware, software, and operations engineering teams to identify and resolve blocking issues in test infrastructure
• Define and implement lab infrastructure management processes including inventory tracking, equipment lifecycle management, and spare parts optimization
• Lead calibration activities, measurement validation, and continuous improvement of test automation capabilities
• Establish remote debugging capabilities and participate in on-call rotation to ensure operational readiness
• Champion lab safety standards and ensure compliance with ESD, RF exposure, and high-voltage protocols

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level