Cryogenic Assembly Engineer

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways.

As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

Qubit Systems Laboratory (QSL) is a world leader in semiconductor spin qubits. Our broad expertise spans semiconductor growth, device design and modeling, cryogenic control, high-density interconnects and packaging, quantum architecture, and multiqubit demonstrations. Our system architecture is built entirely around scalable semiconductor manufacturing to make quantum computing affordable for practical business and scientific applications.

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. The ideal candidate will join an engineering team responsible for the assembly, integration, operation, and maintenance of advanced cryogenic systems supporting quantum research and development

• Perform hands‑on assembly and integration of cryogenic systems, including initial system buildup, reconfiguration, upgrades, and hardware changes
• Perform installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of dilution refrigerators and associated equipment
• Set up and operate equipment to verify system performance and diagnose system issues, and perform corrective actions to restore proper operation
• Perform helium leak checking, vacuum system troubleshooting, component replacement, and preventative maintenance
• Utilize engineering documentation to perform work, including drawings, assembly instructions, process documentation, and bills of material
• Create and maintain assembly, integration, maintenance, and system configuration documentation
• Coordinate system builds, integration activities, equipment availability, and schedules with engineering teams and other stakeholders and report / present status and issues to management
• Support laboratory organization, equipment management, inventory control, and configuration management responsibilities
• Contribute to the development and improvement of assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent military training, technical training, or industry experience
• Experience with cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, vacuum systems, pumps, compressors, and scientific equipment
• Understanding and application of basic mechanical engineering concepts
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience assembling and integrating equipment and systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly instructions, process documentation, and engineering terminology
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Ability to use hand tools and function safely in a laboratory environment performing assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks
• Ability to follow formal and informal assembly and integration processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to clearly document and communicate technical information
• Understanding…