Cryogenics and RF Field Engineer · Rigetti Computing

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:09:13 GMT
Engineering

Rigetti Computing · Bangalore · onsite

We are seeking an experienced Cryogenics and RF Field Engineer to support Rigetti systems deployed at a customer facility in Bangalore, India. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role embedded on-site, working closely with both Rigetti teams and customer stakeholders in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment.

In this role, you will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable system performance in a production-like environment, including direct ownership of cryogenic infrastructure, RF hardware validation, and rapid debugging of complex, cross-disciplinary issues spanning RF, vacuum, cryogenics, and electronics.

The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware, has worked in customer-facing or field-deployed environments, and has direct hands-on experience operating and debugging dilution refrigerators.

Responsibilities:

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced RF and cryogenic systems

Ensure reliable system performance in a production-like environment

Direct ownership of cryogenic infrastructure and RF hardware validation

Rapid debugging of complex, cross-disciplinary issues

Requirements:

Technical background in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience

Strong proficiency with general-purpose electronic test equipment

Direct, hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting dilution refrigerators

Substantial hands-on experience working with sub-Kelvin cryogenic systems

Experience operating and maintaining high-availability laboratory or industrial equipment

Experience assembling, servicing, and maintaining scientific instruments or complex electro-mechanical systems

Familiarity with vacuum systems, vacuum plumbing, P&IDs, and standard fittings and practices

Working knowledge of statistical methods for test and validation

Attention to detail in documentation and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have:

Experience in field deployment or on-site support roles at customer or partner facilities

Programming or scripting experience in Python or related languages