Verification Validation Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a – “Verification Engineer” for a Contract position with a client located Cambridge, MA (Onsite).

Pay Range: $80-85/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.).

Job Description:

As a Verification Engineer, you are focused on making significant contributions to all phases of designing, new feature specification, testing procedures development, and validating hardware and system-level tests. You help in conducting audits of performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements. You assist the engineering team with root cause analysis for problems identified during verification testing and utilize a variety of debugging tools and methodologies to isolate and analyze problems. You contribute to cross-project collaborations and reviews by working in teams and sharing knowledge related to all steps of design verification. You possess a foundational understanding of design verification and debugging tools along with relevant our technical skills and associated technical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Document test or verification results and test methodologies are in compliance with internal or external requirements with some guidance.
• Identify and select test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, testers, microscope, chambers, analyzers, generators, optical debug tools) with some supervision.
• Implement procedures to demonstrate product compliance and manage evaluation of test equipment required to verify product performance during qualification tests.
• Provide assistance in conducting test plans and reviews, including documentation of experiment conditions and results, with minimal supervision.
• Report bugs during verification and identify corrective action, where needed, with external suppliers or internal development teams.
• Conduct effective testing and product improvement in accordance with software test plans and procedures by creating, implementing, and sharing information on critical tests.
• Contribute to identifying test methodologies and developing new tools and workflows to improve product quality, testing efficiency, and validation processes.
• Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements.

Minimum role qualification requires proficiency in:

- Debugging skills

- Situational leadership

- Domain specific knowledge

- Test design

- Hardware architecture (Hardware/OS)

- Industry knowledge

- Hardware Engineering (Knowledge)

- Hardware validation planning and execution

- Data analysis and synthesis

- Test planning

- Engineering skills

Supplemental Job Description

Org Overview: The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. client's Quantum AI's mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.

About the role:

The candidate will work with the Cambridge-based quantum team to set up and maintain state-of-the-art lab equipment and infrastructure. This is a lab technician role, focusing on hands-on hardware and infrastructure support for our experimental quantum computing effort.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain electronics racks: This includes installing and wiring electrical equipment such as rf signal generators, signal analyzers, etc.
• Assemble and wire cryogenic systems: Assist with the installation of cryogenic components and cable assemblies into cryogenic systems. This also involves wiring up quantum processor setups within the systems.
• Build custom hardware: Design and build custom electronics boxes, mechanical parts, and other small-scale hardware.
• Maintain lab infrastructure: Perform routine maintenance on critical cryogenic infrastructure, including compressors, pumps, and chilled water systems.
• Lightweight software tasks: Contribute to lightweight software development for the control and maintenance of various pieces of lab equipment.

Requirements:

• We're looking for a highly motivated and hands-on individual with a passion for hardware and infrastructure support in a cutting-edge research environment.

Hardware Proficiency:

• Demonstrated experience with the setup, wiring, and maintenance of electronic and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with common lab tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering stations, and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, instrument manuals, and assembly instructions.

Infrastructure Support:

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems (e.g., pumps, compressors, fluid lines) for routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with delicate components and precise assembly procedures.

Problem-Solving & Attention to Detail:

• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving in a practical, hands-on setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Collaboration & Learning:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving technical challenges in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, or dilution refrigerators.
• Familiarity with RF/microwave components and test equipment.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python).

Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance