Senior Optical Process Engineer

PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

The Senior Optical Process Engineer will be responsible for process development and assembly build with quality for R&D and volume system integration and deployment at PsiQuantum. This role requires engineering disciplines in packaging processing and associated qualification a strong can do attitude in a fast-paced environment problem-solving excellent communication with teams across multiple disciplines

Responsibilities:

Experience/Qualifications:

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experienced in data processing tools such as Python MATLAB JMP.
• Experience working within opto-mechanical process teams with proven track record to bring product to volume (e.g. in semiconductor datacom telecom optical communication industry).
• Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes testing methodologies and equipment including die attach wire-bonding and AOI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong communication skills to provide process perspective input during product development.
• A lead by example person lead from the front attitude when all hands-on-deck situations arise get involved in day-to-day tasks to assure peak performance and safe work environment for everyone.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians to enable R&D prototype line.
• Good team worker and bring in positive attitude and always ready to help others.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline such as Process Engineering Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering or Applied Physics.
• 5 years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex opto-mechanical assembly process problems.
• Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment processes and material system (die attach wire bonding optical coupling flip chip underfill etc.).
• Familiar with key opto-mechanical packaging and assembly equipment and piece-part supplier base and the quality system.
• Experience in design analysis and assembly of subsystems; build NPI pilot line transfer process to operation and support manufacture; supplier and contract manufacture management experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations.

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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