Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware

Rigetti Computing is seeking an experienced Cryogenics and RF Field Engineer to support Rigetti systems deployed at customer facilities around the world.

The successful candidate will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors.

Responsibilities:

• Test, validate, and debug custom RF control systems using advanced electronic test equipment
• Operate, monitor, and debug dilution refrigerators, including cooldowns, steady-state operation, and fault diagnosis
• Operate, troubleshoot and service cryogenic and vacuum systems
• Perform helium leak detection, pump rebuilds, and thermal system management
• Assemble, validate, and install complex electro-mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum, and RF assemblies
• Contribute to test plan development and execute validation testing for next-generation RF hardware
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support system uptime in a customer-facing environment
• Prepare, inspect, and package quantum chip assemblies for testing
• Follow established procedures and contribute to the creation and improvement of standard operating procedures and best practices
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications
• Work directly with customer teams across different regions to support system operation, issue resolution, and ongoing optimization
• Navigate logistics of international travel, including customs/import considerations for tools and equipment, visas, and site-specific access requirements

Requirements:

• Technical background in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• 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
• Experience working with external vendors, partners, or customers across different regions and cultural contexts
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on short notice

Nice to Have:

• Experience in field deployment or on-site support roles at customer or partner facilities
• Familiarity with import/export logistics for scientific or electronic equipment
• Programming or scripting experience in Python or related languages
• Additional language proficiency relevant to target deployment regions