Manager, System Commissioning

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, System Commissioning. Location: Palo Alto, California, United States

This role guides the long term strategy for commissioning PsiQuantum quantum computing systems and drives technical issues to resolution; The position oversees all aspects of system commissioning, from planning and design reviews to testing, reporting, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a team of engineers focused on system commissioning.
• Lead commissioning projects for quantum computing systems.
• Define and execute commissioning strategies from initial engagement through final reporting.
• Identify large scale deployment risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain checklists, test capabilities, and standard procedures to verify system installation.
• Align commissioning plans with subsystem validation and quantum validation criteria;
• Coordinate with on site teams to support installation activities across electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal, software, and safety areas.
• Oversee vendor coordination, script development, safety support, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science.
• 10 or more years of industry experience in system validation, new product introduction, or system engineering.
• At least 4 years of management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience developing procedures and work instructions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems under pressure;
• Experience working across multiple teams in dynamic environments.
• Hands on experience with device installation, testing, software or firmware upgrades, re bootstrapping, and system decommissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, optical network diagrams, mechanical drawings, and specifications.

Preferred:

• Experience commissioning and maintaining data centers, server rooms, or supercomputing facilities.

Benefits and Compensation:

• U.S. Base Pay Range: 156,000 to 175,000 USD.
• Bay Area Pay Range: 195,000 to 205,000 USD.
• Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits;
• Compensation depends on education, experience, skills, location, and business needs.
• Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and may change in the future.

Other Information:

• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable laws.
• The company will only contact candidates using official PsiQuantum email addresses and will never request bank account information during the interview process. Suspicious activity should be reported to recruiting@psiquantum.com.
• Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies are not accepted.
• Applicants may be asked to include the word purple in their cover letter;
• Certain roles may require information related to work authorization, referrals, and voluntary self identification for government reporting purposes. Participation in voluntary surveys does not affect hiring decisions.