Electro-Optics System Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Principal, Electro-Optics System Engineer. Location: Milpitas, California, United States

This role leads optical system development from early research through productization and works closely with internal teams and external vendors to deliver reliable, high-performance optical networks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full design and distribution of electro-optical and fiber optic systems for large quantum computing platforms
• Define, document, and own system-level optical requirements and performance specifications
• Collaborate with quantum architects, electronics, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to manage design trade-offs
• Evaluate, qualify, and work with vendors supplying advanced fiber optic and photonic components
• Push technical limits to meet strict optical loss, stability, and thermal performance targets;
• Design, develop, debug, and validate optical communication systems at rack and system level
• Build and test prototypes, manage bills of materials, and support system integration
• Plan and execute validation testing from proof of concept through product release
• Deliver complete electro-optical networks for full-scale quantum systems in a fast-paced environment
• Develop Python scripts to control lab equipment and interface with control software and drivers
• Maintain detailed system documentation and performance reports;
• Provide clear technical leadership and guidance across engineering teams

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and validating optical systems
• Strong background in fiber optic systems, photonic integrated circuits, and optical networking
• Experience with optical test equipment such as power meters, OBR, and optical spectrum analyzers
• Experience with instrumentation used in photonics and electronics industries
• Proficiency in Python for software control and automation;
• Experience developing test methods, optimization techniques, and tuning algorithms
• Proven experience transitioning systems from research to product development
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate across multiple teams

Preferred:

• Industry experience with electro-optical systems
• Experience working with optical systems in vacuum environments
• Leadership experience in large-scale optical routing and management;
• Knowledge of photonics, non-linear optics, and thermal stability considerations

Compensation and Benefits:

• U.S. Base Salary Range: $230,000 to $240,000 USD
• Bay Area Salary Range: $240,000 to $255,000 USD
• Full-time employees are eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits;
• Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and qualifications

Application Instructions:

• Submit a resume or CV in PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, or RTF format
• Submit a cover letter and include the word “purple”
• Applications must be submitted through official PsiQuantum channels;
• PsiQuantum will only contact candidates using official company email addresses
• PsiQuantum does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies