Senior Systems Engineer, Electro-Optic Design

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s 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 is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

The Senior Systems Engineer is a hands-on role which drives and supports design and execution of fiber optic systems. This role is responsible for developing, validating and supporting electro-optical system designs for the purpose of putting complete working systems together.

Responsibilities:

• Sub-system design including integration of fiber optics, electronics, firmware, software and thermal design.
• Define design requirements, develop and document requirements for system level behaviors.
• Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand.
• Build and test prototypes, maintain a BOM.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs, debug tests for software and hardware control systems.
• Define and execute validation tests, work closely with the System Build team.
• Work with vendors to procure and evaluate advanced fiber optic components, and qualify such components for use in quantum computing applications.
• Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.
• Write and maintain documentation of system performance.
• Work with architecture, design and experimental teams to clearly outline requirements for next generation systems. Lead the design, development, and qualification of systems to meet these requirements.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years industry experience.
• 4+ years experience designing, validating and testing optical systems.
• Expertise in cross-functional product development.
• Systems experience working with complex products.
• Experience designing fiber optic systems, working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber networking.
• Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
• Experience working with instrumentation used in the photonics and/or the electronics industry.
• 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 problem-solving skill.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with electro-optics systems.
• Experience with vacuum systems.
• Optical simulations.
• Understanding of photonics & non-linear optics.

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