PsiQuantum · 2 days ago
Director of Equipment Operations
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expPsiQuantum is a company focused on building the first useful quantum computers. They are seeking an experienced Director of Equipment Engineering to lead the bring-up, installation, and commissioning of next-generation quantum computing hardware, ensuring end-to-end delivery of complex systems.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the bring-up and commissioning of the equipment supporting the next generation of Quantum Computing hardware
Own equipment project management from specification through installation, acceptance, and operation
Serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface to external equipment suppliers
Coordinate equipment installation with facilities, EHS, manufacturing, and R&D teams
Develop and execute installation, qualification, and commissioning plans
Establish equipment documentation and readiness plans to support manufacturing start-up and scale-up
Identify technical and schedule risks and drive mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
10+ years of experience in equipment engineering or hardware bring-up
Strong experience with vacuum systems (UHV/HV)
Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups
Experience managing supplier-delivered capital equipment
Excellent project management and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with cryogenic systems or cryostats
Background in semiconductor, quantum, or photonics environments
Experience scaling equipment from prototype to production
Benefits
Equity
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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
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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