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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Materials UHV Hardware Engineer

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As a Quantum Materials UHV Hardware Engineer at the senior level, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing materials and device pipelines. Your primary responsibilities include designing, building, and commissioning custom Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) systems for achieving base pressures of ~10⁻¹¹ Torr, integrating advanced components like pumps, gauges, and cryogenic elements, and ensuring thermal stability across various temperature ranges. You will collaborate closely with materials growth, nanofabrication, characterization, and device teams to evolve hardware platforms that meet evolving experimental needs. Additionally, you will leverage modern AI tools for system monitoring and troubleshooting, and work cross-functionally to align hardware capabilities with program requirements. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, along with extensive experience in UHV systems and materials deposition tools, proficiency in 3D CAD software, and hands-on expertise in machining and metal fabrication.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD Python AI Machine Learning UHV systems MBE Evaporation Sputtering Cryogenic hardware Thermal design Vibration-sensitive systems CAD Visualization tools Kubernetes Terraform AWS PostgreSQL CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and build custom UHV chambers achieving base pressures of ~10⁻¹¹ Torr.
Implement variable-temperature stages for materials deposition from 1000°C to cryogenic temperatures.
Adapt hardware platforms to meet evolving experimental requirements in quantum materials research.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align hardware capabilities with program needs.
Utilize AI tools to improve system monitoring, log analysis, and failure diagnosis.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
Demonstrated experience designing or operating UHV systems and materials deposition tools.
Proficiency with 3D CAD and visualization tools like SolidWorks.
Hands-on experience with machining, metal fabrication, or close collaboration with machine shops.
Proven track record building or upgrading UHV systems for advanced materials or quantum experiments.
Experience supporting materials growth platforms such as MBE, evaporation, sputtering.
Familiarity with cryogenic hardware, thermal design, and vibration-sensitive systems.