Rigetti Computing

At Rigetti Computing, I worked as a Hardware Design Engineer on cutting-edge quantum computing hardware, specifically focusing on cryogenic systems and high-vacuum environments essential for quantum processor operation.

I led two quantum-hardware projects from concept to production, demonstrating rapid prototyping and engineering execution. One project progressed from blank CAD to pilot build in just 2 weeks, ultimately advancing to final production testing. This accelerated timeline was achieved through careful planning, efficient CAD workflows, and close collaboration with manufacturing partners.

A major accomplishment was authoring the master CAD and Bill of Materials (BOM) for a 350 mK Bluefors cryostat. This involved completing over 23 SolidWorks and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) iterations to optimize the design for both performance and manufacturability. I also produced more than 30 3D TPU AMS prints for prototyping and validation, allowing rapid physical testing of design iterations.

I gained extensive experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems, releasing GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) drawings as revision-controlled PDFs to ensure proper version control and manufacturing clarity. Additionally, I engineered the high-vacuum fore-line with a bend radius constraint of less than 40mm, and created comprehensive BOM, step-by-step documentation, and drawings that reduced installation time by 25%.