Amazon Materials Characterization Engineer 

United States, California, Pasadena 

151986812

You will be joining a team located in Pasadena, CA that develops and characterizes materials to improve the performance of quantum processors. We are looking to hire a Hardware Development Engineer who will apply their expertise in materials characterization and metrology to probe the quality of surfaces and interfaces of superconducting quantum devices. Through routine monitoring of the chemical, morphological, and structural properties of materials, you will solve problems related to material processes and device fabrication.*Why AWS*
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.*Work/Life Balance*
*Inclusive Team Culture*
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Key job responsibilities
* Develop and implement materials characterization workflows for thin films and devices
* Work inside and outside of the cleanroom with other scientists and engineers to identify material and fabrication specifications that can be a reliable proxy for device yield and performance
* Contribute to maintaining and upgrading characterization equipment
* Communicate engineering and scientific findings to teammates and the broader CQC teamA day in the life

- Advanced degree in materials science, physics, applied physics, or a related field in science or engineering
- Proficiency in a scientific programming environment (i.e., one or more of Python, Julia, MATLAB, Mathematica)
- Experience with characterization of superconducting materials
- Experience with designing, modifying, and/or maintaining characterization equipment
- Familiarity with thin-film deposition and semiconductor fabrication processes
- Comfortable working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture, alongside other engineers, scientists and technicians who have a wide range of technical skill levels