Hardware Lab Generalist

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Lab Generalist, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

You’ll be responsible for assembling, integrating, calibrating, and troubleshooting high-performance hardware systems, including cryostats and electronic instrumentation; Working hands-on with technical drawings and schematics, you will play a key role in turning our research designs into working prototypes and production-level systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and integrate electronic components, sub-assemblies, racks, and cryostats based on technical documentation.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic instruments and components using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity checks, signal path verification, and performance assessments;
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues;
• Maintain detailed records of all calibrations, tests, configurations, and integrations.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and assembly guides.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and technical teams to support system development, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with:
  • Laboratory safety protocols (chemicals, lasers, high voltage);
  • Mechanical metrology (calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, etc)
  • Electrical metrology (multimeters, oscilloscopes)

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in:
  • Vendor management and procurement of lab/electromechanical components
  • PCB and FPCB rework (soldering, desoldering, crimping);
  • Fabrication techniques (laser cutting, 3D printing, drill press, band saw)
  • Integration of complex systems (optical, audio, compute, video)
  • Troubleshooting and failure analysis
  • Creating and maintaining detailed documentation (drawings, schematics, SOPs)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $93,000 to $133,000 (depending on experience and location)
• Bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits;
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum technology in one of the world's most advanced labs
• Learn more about benefits at Google during the hiring process