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title: 'Quality Control Technician at Rigetti Computing'
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# Quality Control Technician at Rigetti Computing

- **Company:** Rigetti Computing
- **Location:** Berkeley, CA
- **Compensation:** $30–$50/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rigetti/ec492be6-ff22-419b-9b4c-592f36c0556d

## Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Control Technician to support incoming inspection, non-conformance resolution, and parts disposition across our hardware programs. This role is heavily execution-focused: measuring parts, evaluating conformance, and working with engineering to resolve issues on components ranging from high-tolerance machined hardware to PCBAs and RF/microwave assemblies used in cryogenic environments. You'll work within a QMS framework defined by Quality Engineering, applying inspection plans and acceptance criteria consistently and flagging gaps or improvement opportunities as they come up. The ideal candidate is meticulous, comfortable with precision measurement equipment, and enjoys digging into a nonconforming part to figure out what happened and what to do about it.

## What You’ll Be Doing

- Perform Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspection on a daily basis, including:

- Defining and executing inspection plans and sampling per defined acceptance criteria

- Measuring and documenting results using CMM, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and other precision tools

- Flagging discrepancies and escalating as needed

- Inspect high-precision components across multiple hardware types:

- Tight-tolerance machined parts

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## PCBAs

- RF/microwave hardware

- Execute Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs):

- Document findings with clear, thorough records

- Support root cause investigation

- Track through to resolution and closure

- Support material review board (MRB) activities — gather data and recommend disposition (use-as-is, rework, scrap) for engineering and supply chain sign-off

- Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) follow-through, including verifying implementation and effectiveness

- Maintain accurate, organized inspection records and traceability documentation

- Support supplier-related quality issues by preparing data packages, measurement evidence, and inspection reports

- Help track incoming yield, defect trends, and other quality metrics

- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by performing first-article inspections and validating new inspection methods

- Continuously look for ways to improve inspection efficiency, tooling, and documentation

- Work with data systems including Arena, CAD drawings, Excel, and internal databases

## What You Bring

- 3+ years of experience in quality control, inspection, or metrology in hardware or advanced manufacturing environments

- Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, etc.)

- Working knowledge of precision machined parts, PCBAs, and/or RF hardware

- Solid understanding of GD&T and how to read/interpret engineering drawings and technical specs

- Familiarity with NCR/MRB processes and basic root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone)

- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

- Comfortable working independently at the bench while collaborating closely with engineering on disposition decisions

- Willingness to learn and grow into broader quality responsibilities over time

## Preferred Qualifications

- Machinist background (CNC machining, tolerancing, or shop floor experience) is a strong plus

- Experience inspecting RF/microwave components or hardware used in cryogenic or vacuum environments

- Familiarity with PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610 or similar standards)

- Working knowledge of ANSI/ASQ or ISO 9001 quality systems

- Experience with CMM (coordinate measuring machine) or other advanced metrology equipment

- Exposure to ERP/QMS software for logging inspections and dispositions (e.g., NetSuite, Arena, MasterControl)

- Experience working in a startup, R&D, or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment

- Prior experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or scientific instrumentation industries where tight tolerances and traceability are critical

## About Rigetti

Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.

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Export Licensing Compliance Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

## About Rigetti Computing

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rigetti Computing builds full-stack superconducting quantum computers and processors, offering cloud-based quantum computing services to enterprises, governments, and researchers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: RGTI)
- **Headquarters**: Berkeley, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Chad Rigetti

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Quantum computing hardware and software, superconducting quantum processors, cloud quantum services.
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government, Research institutions (DOE, DOD, national labs, financial institutions, hyperscalers).
- **Mission or purpose**: Build the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most important and pressing problems.

## Products & Services
- **Quantum Processors (QPU)**: Superconducting quantum chips, including the latest Cepheus-1-108Q (108-qubit chiplet-based system) with 99.1% median two-qubit gate fidelity. Available via cloud and on-premises.
- **Quantum Cloud Services (QCS)**: Platform for hybrid quantum-classical computing, offering ultra-low latency connectivity between classical HPC and Rigetti QPUs. Accessible via AWS Braket, Microsoft Azure, and qBraid.
- **Fab-1**: Dedicated quantum integrated circuit foundry in Fremont, CA, enabling vertical integration for chip design and fabrication.
- **Open-Source Software**: Suite of tools for writing, simulating, and running quantum programs (e.g., Quilc, pyQuil).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in provided sources (public company, ticker RGTI; market cap varies with trading).
- **Key Metric**: ~$569 million cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments (as of March 31, 2026). Also, 19 quantum systems deployed to date.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Quanta (committed $250M over 5 years, $35M invested at $11.59/share), UK National Quantum Computing Centre, Air Force Research Lab, C-DAC (India), Fermilab SQMS Center, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, ADIA Lab, Moody’s Analytics, NASA, USRA, AWS, Microsoft Azure.
- **Growth Signals**: Deployed 108-qubit chiplet system in April 2026; aiming for 1,000+ qubits at 99.9% median 2Q fidelity within ~3 years; expanding into Asian markets (India, Japan); 285 issued/pending patents; 164 employees; 70,000 combined sq. ft. of facilities.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: Full ownership of Fab-1, the world’s first dedicated quantum chip foundry, enabling rapid iteration and proprietary chiplet scaling.
- **Chiplet architecture**: Demonstrated scaling path from 9-qubit chiplets to 108-qubit systems, with a roadmap to 1,000+ qubits.
- **Fast gate speeds**: 60 ns two-qubit gate speed (targeting <50 ns) with high fidelity (99.1% median 2Q, 99.9% 1Q). Best-in-class coherence times (T1 ~40 µs).
- **Strong IP portfolio**: 123 issued and 162 pending patents covering quantum engineering, fabrication, and algorithms.
- **Multi-cloud distribution**: QPUs integrated into AWS, Azure, and other cloud providers, lowering access barriers for customers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Technology roadmap**: Improve median two-qubit gate fidelity to 99.5% in 2026, then to 99.9% at <50 ns gate speed while scaling to 1,000+ qubits to achieve quantum advantage in ~3 years.
- **Commercial expansion**: Target government-sponsored deployments and on-premises sales (e.g., UK, India, Japan) to drive technology development until quantum advantage is realized.
- **Partnerships**: Deepen collaboration with Quanta (joint investment of $500M over 5 years) and financial sector leaders to develop practical quantum use cases.
- **Financial strength**: Maintain strong cash position (~$569M) to fund R&D and scaling efforts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a "growth mindset" — employees are encouraged to challenge assumptions, learn from failures, and shape the future of quantum computing.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Full-time employees receive stock-based compensation (ownership in the company), comprehensive medical/dental/vision (96% of employee and 93% of dependent premiums covered), flexible vacation policy, remote work options, and generous parental and military leave.
- **Work environment**: ~164 employees across Berkeley HQ and Fremont Fab-1; hybrid/remote flexibility; early-career talent development through embedded internship programs.
- **Engineering culture**: World-class team of experts (58 PhDs) working on cutting-edge superconducting quantum systems, from chip design to cloud deployment. Opportunities to contribute to real projects in quantum software, algorithms, hardware, and systems.

## Sources
1. [Rigetti Careers Page](https://www.rigetti.com/careers)
2. [Rigetti About Page](https://www.rigetti.com/about-rigetti-computing)
3. [Rigetti Investor Deck - June 2026](https://investors.rigetti.com/static-files/fbac3801-223f-4f0f-a207-47d25084a1d7)
4. [Rigetti Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/rigetti)
5. [Rigetti Homepage (System Specs)](https://www.rigetti.com/)

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