Scientific Engineering Associate

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ( LBNL ) is hiring a Scientific Engineering Associate (SEA) to join the Berkeley Accelerator Controls and Instrumentation ( BACI ) Program within the Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics ( ATAP ) Division. In this role, the SEA will help advance control and instrumentation systems that support cutting-edge quantum computing research.

The SEA will contribute to a variety of projects and programs at LBNL—most notably the Advanced Quantum Testbed ( AQT ) and the Quantum Systems Accelerator ( QSA )—by designing and developing sophisticated control systems.

As part of a fast-moving field, the SEA will work at the forefront of quantum computing technologies, developing Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-based control systems for a range of advanced qubit platforms, including superconducting circuits, neutral atoms, and trapped ions.

What You Will Do :

• Contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of the Quantum Bit Control System (QubiC).
• Design and implement electronic hardware, including schematic capture, PCB layout and bring-up, and rackmount chassis and panel design.
• Assemble and test a variety of PCBs, such as FPGA, RF, analog front-end, and peripheral boards.
• Develop mechanical chassis with attention to thermal management, power distribution, and system integration needs.
• Collaborate with the team to design and validate hardware modules that enhance system performance and scalability.
• Document system requirements, design approaches, and testing procedures for deployment.
• Coordinate fabrication with external vendors, including quoting, order tracking, and quality control.
• Work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to EH&S guidelines to ensure a safe laboratory and office environment.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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