Senior Quantum Materials UHV Hardware Engineer
Core
Design, build, and commission custom Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) chambers and materials deposition systems for quantum materials research, integrating thermal control from cryogenic to 1000°C.
Role type
Senior IC UHV Hardware Engineer
Builds
Custom UHV chambers, deposition systems, and thermal control subsystems for quantum materials platforms
Domain
Quantum materials, materials science, vacuum technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
UHV system design, materials deposition system integration, thermal management, cryogenic engineering, motion system integration, AI tool utilization, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with MBE, evaporation, or sputtering platforms
Technologies
UHV pumps, gauges, manipulators, cryogenic components, AI tools
Responsibilities
Design and commission UHV chambers achieving base pressures ~10⁻¹¹ Torr; Specify and integrate pumps, gauges, and motion systems; Design variable-temperature stages from 1000°C to liquid helium temperatures; Adapt hardware platforms to evolving experimental requirements; Collaborate across quantum materials, fabrication, and software teams to align hardware with program needs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
