PsiQuantum · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Electro-Optical Systems Validation Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expPsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The Sr. Electro-Optical Systems Validation Engineer will develop and execute design validation tests for prototype electro-optical subsystems, ensuring functionality and performance across complex systems.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop, document, and execute design validation plans for integrated electro-optical systems which include electro-optical switch devices, polarization controllers, optical delay lines, single-photon detectors, custom electronics, FPGAs, sensors, control loops and their associated logic, firmware, and software functions
Develop and maintain one or more test stations for optical, electronic, firmware, software integration testing
Prototype, debug, and validate calibration and self-test functions of complex electro-optical systems
Write design-for-test requirements for hardware, firmware, and software functions to enable system validation
Work with software and firmware engineers to define and implement hardware-in-the-loop regression tests
Collaborate with Quantum Systems Validation engineers to ensure test coverage of all hardware and software functions, and to verify correlation between system-level quantum performance and subsystem-level test outcomes
Write validation reports and communicate test outcomes broadly to internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
B.S. or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering or related subject, with minimum 7 years relevant practical experience in a scientific or advanced engineering environment
Experience developing validation plans for integrated systems of photonic integrated circuits, mixed signal and digital electronics, fiber networking, or similar devices
Experience with RF and mixed-signal electronics testing
Experience working with instrumentation used in the photonics and electronics industry
Software development for instrumentation, controls, and test equipment (python preferred)
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Effective communications skills to collaborate with various engineering teams and internal stakeholders
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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
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2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market
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