Intern, System Commissioning

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:

This position supports the execution of the aspects related to system commissioning projects from initial review of documentation to execution and reporting of installation and testing procedures needed to build test and bring up photonics quantum systems.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the installation maintenance troubleshooting and operation of advanced test infrastructure including cryostats vacuum systems lasers optical fiber assemblies and electronic systems.
• Review of installation and test procedures and checklist.
• Carry out and document tests and procedures required to verify the system installation.
• Work closely to on-site staff to train for installation including electrical optical machinal thermal software and safety needs.
• Work closely to on-site staff to train for execution of power on and calibration procedures to bring up the system as well as maintenance.

Experience/Qualifications:

• B.S.c. or active student in Physics Mechanical Electronics Optical Engineering or equivalent fields.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics optical network diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills systems and tools and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with optical optics is preferred.
• Experience with cryogenic systems or knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow is preferred.

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