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PsiQuantum · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Design Engineer

positionMilpitas, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $180K/yr
date5+ years exp

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers. The Senior Systems Design Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for driving and supporting the design and execution of electro-optic systems, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver working designs.

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Responsibilities

Define design requirements for boxes to meet System Architecture system specifications
Lead the design, development, and qualification of boxes to meet these requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs
Work as both the box design lead and TPM to deliver working box designs - requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Develop a deep understanding of system functionality, PIC and EIC functionality, thermal requirements, fiber network requirements in current and future systems
Define test specifications and work closely with Build Process and Validation teams
Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems
Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Electro-optic systems designFiber optic systems designPhotonic integrated circuitsOptical test equipmentPython scriptingCross-functional product developmentMultitaskOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skills

Required

M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience
5+ years industry experience designing, validating and testing electro-optic systems
Expertise in cross-functional product development
Experience designing fiber optic systems, working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber networking
Successful delivery of electro-optic products to production
Successful integration of products into complex systems
Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA)
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

Experience with vacuum systems
Optical simulations

Benefits

Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

Company

PsiQuantum

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PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.psiquantum.com

H1B Sponsorship

PsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (10)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (15)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.3B
Key Investors
BlackRockAtomicoFounders Fund
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer

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