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Senior Optical Systems Engineer

PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

Software Engineering
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 16, 2024

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first utility-scale, 1 million-plus qubit quantum computer, powered by breakthroughs in silicon photonics and quantum architecture. We were founded in 2015 by the world’s foremost experts in photonic quantum computing and have assembled a world class team dedicated to bringing the world-changing benefits of quantum computing into reality.

Quantum computing is anticipated to unlock the solutions to otherwise impossible computational tasks, with impact across science, technology, and business. By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers are expected to dramatically outperform even the most powerful existing (or future) supercomputers and offer the potential to enable extraordinary advances across a broad range of applications including climate, energy, healthcare, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and more, as well as deliver entirely new industries.

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing. We have already demonstrated that it’s possible to manufacture core quantum components using the standard and scalable manufacturing processes of a world-leading semiconductor fab.

Our team is working across the full stack of quantum computing, from hardware design, manufacturing, and packaging through to quantum architecture and quantum algorithms. We’re a highly integrated, collaborative group and love tackling problems that span across interfaces.

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

Job Summary:

Senior Test and Integration Engineer responsible for developing and implementing the methods and technics to validate and enhance the performance of optical systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Experience in design and/or test of electro-optical sub-systems such as linecards used in telecommunications equipment or similar.
  • Sub-system design including integration of optics, electronics, firmware, software and thermal design.
  • Designing and building laboratory setups comprised of light sources, detector, switches; function generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
  • Developing SW scripts to automatically drive the measurements setups.
  • Developing SW scripts to upload the acquired data into a database.
  • Developing SW and algorithms to perform data analysis and extract key performance parameters.
  • Verifying the functionality of complex systems.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in engineering or physical science.
  • Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python.
  • Understanding scripting to communicate and control instruments, ability to write python code to do the same.
  • 5+ years experience validating and testing optical systems.
  • Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
  • Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning algorithms.
  • Experience in programming CPUs to interface with FPGA's.

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.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's 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.

For a fully qualified candidate, the expected pay range is:

Pay Range
$168,000$200,000 USD