Also called: Quantum Lab Technician, Cryogenic Test Technician
Runs test equipment that checks whether quantum chips work after they are cooled close to absolute zero.
You load chips into a dilution refrigerator, connect dozens of tiny microwave cables, and run test scripts overnight. In the morning you sort good chips from bad ones and log the results for the engineers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in electronics technology, or military electronics training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology, Physics.
Growing faster than average. Quantum hardware companies are hiring technicians as they scale up; not tracked separately by BLS.
Medium risk for 10 years. Test scripts get more automated; loading chips into fridges and connecting microwave cables stay hands-on.
Classes: Physics, Electronics CTE, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3023.
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