Senior Optical Packaging 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:

This role will focus on developing and optimizing high-precision optical packaging processes for photonic modules with a strong emphasis on active alignment process development and NPI (New Product Introduction). The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience and technical knowledge of optical packaging or process optimization and product reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop validate and optimize active alignment processes for high-precision optical components (fiber arrays etc.).
• Lead process development and qualification for optical module packaging.
• Support NPI efforts including DFM (Design for Manufacturability) DFR (Design for Reliability) and transition to production.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize and optimize optical coupling efficiency mechanical tolerances and thermal performance.
• Drive root cause analysis of yield/reliability issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation (PFMEAs control plans work instructions) and train technicians.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to select materials tools and automation solutions.
• Participate in equipment selection installation and qualification for process scaling.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Masters Degree or above in Engineering Physics or Material Science.
• 10 years of experience with/at semiconductor company or supplier working on PIC packaging design qualification & multi-chip assemblies.
• 5 years of experience working with optical fibers optical measurements.
• 5 years of work experience with advanced semiconductor packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) and/or EOL vendors.
• 5 years of experience with semiconductor company or supplier working on FAU / optical connector to chip attachment.
• Experience with fiber attach tooling & process/flow development and optical data analysis.
• Experience with FA and 8D failure resolution techniques.
• Experience with developing metrics for yield and quality management including reliability and yield based on optical and mechanical performance.

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