PsiQuantum · 3 hours ago
Senior Vacuum System Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. They are seeking a Vacuum System Engineer to design vacuum systems for quantum computers, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
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Responsibilities
The Vacuum System Engineer focuses primarily on the vacuum system design to support quantum computer
Applying knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics to the development of vacuum system
Detailed analysis, design and test of pumps, pipes, pressure control devices
Leading engineering activities from concept development to final onsite commissioning of various vacuum equipment
Analyzing field issues related to vacuum system design and providing solutions where required
Thoroughly documenting design inputs and outputs
General design activities such as requirements management, materials and component selection, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and tolerance analyses
Assisting and/or directing vendors to develop necessary manufacture process
Actively participating in cross functional project teams through all phases of product development to ensure successful execution of innovative and best-in-class designs
Qualification
Required
Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics
Software tools – Mathcad, SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Workbench, Solidworks, Fluent, SpaceClaim, Matlab
5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex thermal/fluid problems
Demonstrated technical knowledge and work experience in high vacuum theory, practice, and equipment, including clean room procedures and techniques, leak detectors, residual gas analyzers, vacuum pumps and vacuum gauges, vacuum modelling, and vacuum practices and procedures as applied in particle-free cryogenic environments
Experience specifying and operating electrical vacuum pumps and modern vacuum system
Demonstrated use of advanced analysis tools to solve complex problems at the appropriate level of detail – Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Finite Difference, and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Experience performing risk evaluation and process hazard analyses for vacuum systems
Knowledge of ASME BPVC and B31.3 codes
Ability to adapt changes and handle multiple assignments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with multiple material performance, design constraints, and manufacture constraints under cryogenics
Hands performances on experience with fabrication methods such as machining, welding, brazing, soldering, forming, etc
Experience with deep vacuum systems, including cryo pumps, ion pumps, turbomolecular pumps
Hands-on experience performing lab testing and data acquisition
Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Company
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
BlackRockAtomicoFounders Fund
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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