Senior Systems Design Engineer
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Systems Design Engineer is a hands-on role which drives and supports design and execution of electro-optic systems. This engineer will work in the System Design team and collaborate cross-functionally to design and deliver working boxes.
Responsibilities:
- Define design requirements for boxes to meet System Architecture system specifications.
- Lead the design development and qualification of boxes to meet these requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs.
- Work as both the box design lead and TPM to deliver working box designs - requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Develop a deep understanding of system functionality PIC and EIC functionality thermal requirements fiber network requirements in current and future systems.
- Define test specifications and work closely with Build Process and Validation 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.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
Required:
- M.S. or PhD in Physics Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5 years industry experience.
- 5 years industry experience designing validating and testing electro-optic systems.
- Expertise in cross-functional product development.
- Experience designing fiber optic systems working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber networking.
- Successful delivery of electro-optic products to production.
- Successful integration of products into complex systems.
- Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR) optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
- Strong organizational skills excellent communication skills attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Strong critical thinking creative innovative analytical and detail oriented problem-solving skill.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with vacuum systems.
- Optical simulations.
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 ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto) the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto). If there is only one range it is for the specific location of where the position will be located.Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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