Job Description
Job Title: Validation Engineer – Cryogenic Systems. Location: Milpitas, California, United States
PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer using silicon photonics. As a Cryogenic Validation Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in validating electro-optical assemblies in cryogenic environments; helping us bridge the gap between advanced quantum hardware design and reliable system performance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement characterization methods for cryogenic electro-optical assemblies.
- Collaborate closely with design and experimental teams to refine and validate design concepts.
- Define performance metrics and design validation strategies for cryogenic systems.
- Build and manage lab setups using cryogenic equipment, light sources, detectors, oscilloscopes, switches, and other instrumentation.
- Develop automation scripts to run measurement sequences and store results in databases.
- Assist in creating algorithms for data analysis and performance extraction.
- Execute validation plans and troubleshoot hardware behavior in cryogenic environments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a related industry role.
- Hands-on experience with cryogenic test environments.
- Skilled in operating lasers, OSAs, VNAs, AWGs, and other optical/electrical test tools.
- Experience with photonic integrated circuits or single-photon detectors is a plus.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python) for automating test equipment and data handling.
- Strong analytical skills to develop tuning, calibration, and performance analysis algorithms.
Compensation:
- U.S. Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 USD
- Bay Area Range: $145,000 – $170,000 USD
- Additional compensation includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Notes: PsiQuantum only communicates via official email domains. Beware of third-party solicitations requesting sensitive information. The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
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