Staff Systems Hardware Engineer
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Job Description
Quantum computing holds the promise of humanitys mastery over the natural world but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real useful quantum computers capable of delivering the worldchanging applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.
By harnessing the laws of quantum physics quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over todays most powerful supercomputers offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate energy healthcare pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials design and many more.
PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage highvolume semiconductor manufacturing processes the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons dont feel heat or electromagnetic interference allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.
In 2024 PsiQuantum announced two governmentfunded projects to support the buildout of our first Quantum Data Centers and utilityscale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computings potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we wont just be building the hardware but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industrytransforming results.
Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decadesold advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.
Theres much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!
Job Summary:
The Staff Systems HW Engineer is a handson role which drives and supports design and of fiber optic systems. This role is responsible for developing prototyping validating and supporting electrooptical system designs for the purpose of putting complete working systems together. This engineer will work in the System Design team and collaborate crossfunctionally with electronics thermal mechanical firmware optical engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Work with optical system designers to define electrical design requirements develop breakout boards and prototypes and document requirements for system level behaviors.
- Schematics and overall system electrical design including cabling definitions.
- Box and board bring up troubleshooting and testing signal integrity and EMI suppression
- Work with crossfunctional teams to execute designs debug tests for hardware control systems.
- Define and execute validation tests work closely with the System Build System Commissioning HW Design teams
- Python scripting calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.
- Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand.
Experience/Qualifications:
- BS M.S. or PhD in Physics Optical or Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years experience in HW development for optical transceivers and RF products.
- Experience with RF testing EMI suppression FPGAs microcontrollers clock distribution power distribution.
- Experience using standard test equipment including mixed signal & sampling oscilloscopes vector network analyzers signal generators multimeters DC power supplies to characterize optimize and debug analog digital and electrooptics.
- Expertise in crossfunctional complext product development.
- Experience with software controls in Python.
- Experience developing test methods and optimization tuning algorithms.
- Experience in product lifecycles transitioning from R&D to product development.
- Strong organizational skills excellent communication skills attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Strong critical thinking creative innovative analytical and detail oriented problemsolving skill.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with electrooptics systems.
- Experience with vacuum systems.
- Understanding of photonics & nonlinear optics.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidates qualifications including relevant education and training competencies experience geographic location and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
For a fully qualified candidate the expected base pay range is:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
