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Research Scientist II, Mixed-Signal Designer - AWS Center for Quantum Computing

Amazon, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


Research Scientist, Mixed-Signal Designer - AWS Center for Quantum Computing Job ID: 2608757 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.The AWS Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire a Research Scientist specializing in Mixed-Signal Design. Working alongside other scientists and engineers, you will design and validate hardware performing the control and readout functions for AWS quantum processors. Candidates must have a strong background in high-speed, mixed-signal design at the printed circuit board (PCB) level. Working effectively within a cross-functional team environment is critical. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of hardware development through multiple product life-cycles, from requirements generation to design validation.Key job responsibilities

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Our scientists and engineers collaborate across diverse teams and projects to offer state-of-the-art, cost-effective solutions for the control of AWS quantum processor systems. You’ll bring a passion for innovation, collaboration, and mentoring to:Solve layered technical problems, often ones not encountered before, across our hardware and software stacks.Develop requirements with key system stakeholders, including quantum device, test and measurement, cryogenic hardware, and theory teams.Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative solutions that meet both strict performance and cost metrics.Provide mentorship to junior team members.Research enabling technologies necessary for AWS to produce commercially viable quantum computers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 5+ years of relevant experience.- Deep understanding of low-noise, high-speed PCB design, from device physics to schematic capture to manufacturing.- Expert in the use of ADS, Altium, and Ansys CAD software for high-speed PCB design and verification.- Proficient at interfacing Gs/s data-converters to FPGAs and the design of supporting circuitry.- Solid background in the use of op-amps, biasing circuits, filtering, clock distribution, phase locked loops, and grounding and shielding techniques.- Working knowledge of RF/Microwave circuit theory, including transmission lines, impedance matching, linearity, and stability.- Hands-on lab equipment skills for electrical validation and characterization.- Demonstrated product life-cycle development, from requirements generation to design validation.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Previous experience developing VHDL or Verilog for interfacing FPGAs with high-speed data-converters.- Experience with FPGA prototyping, synthesis, debugging, and validation of algorithms.- Working knowledge of ASIC design tools and development.- Previous experience designing low-latency, high-reliability communication networks.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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