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Director, Electro-Optical Validation
PsiQuantum
Milpitas, USA
Director · 10+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Communication
Role Overview
The Electro-Optical Validation Director will ensure sub-assemblies and blades will be validated according to plan.
He/She will lead the team in characterization, test, binning, failure analysis for next-generation high-speed, electro-optical modules based on Silicon-Photonics for quantum computing applications.
In this role, you will define the global validation strategy for the next generation of products, from initial proof of concept of new test methodology and early designs to high-volume manufacturing.
Key Skills for This Role
Communication
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Responsibilities:
- Own the development of comprehensive characterization, verification and validation plans, and execution on the challenging deadlines for electro-optical multiplexer and electro-optical switch.
- Manage the validation team, including technical oversight & project management, talent management, performance evaluations, and coaching.
- Own the validation effort: supervise the measurement, deliver validation reports and daily summary of activities. Identify issues, provide descriptions and drive Failure Analysis in collaboration with cross-functional team.
- Have a high awareness of milestones and impact of delay on overall program and provide reports with expected yield indications for the operation team.
- Review electro-optical hardware design (including integration of optics, electronics, firmware, software and thermal design), identify key parameters to measure and influence design to ensure testability.
- Establish seamless collaborations with cross-functional teams to provide the key learning for the development of next generation products.
- Lead technical discussion to review data and results, help the team summarize the outcome and take decisions on next steps.
- Grow high performing team: mentor young Engineers and foster growth of experienced Engineers and technical leads. Define technical career paths, and empower team members through proactive coaching, regular performance evaluations, and active knowledge sharing to build deep subject matter expertise across the organization.
- Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of industry experience, relevant to validating and testing optical systems and 5+ years team and people management experience (director level preferred).
- Proven record of leading validation and failure analysis of high-speed electro-optical hardware products, such as high-speed optical transceivers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including senior leadership and technical experts. 'Direct experience validating Silicon Photonics assemblies, advanced optical modules, or multi-chip co-packaged systems.
- Expert with high-speed electro-optical devices and test equipment, such as electro-optical modulator, RF detector, pulsed lasers, optical real-time oscilloscope.
- Expert with high-speed and optical equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Digital Communication Analyzers (DCAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), and Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs.
- Expert with debugging of RF electronics, electro-optical driving architectures, embedded firmware and real time logic.
- PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
- Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].
- We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
- Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range.
- Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
- Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
- Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
- Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
- Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations
- This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
- The estimated annual base salary range for this role is:
- Zone 1$270,900—$318,300 USDZone 2$243,800—$286,500 USDZone 3$216,700—$254,600 USDZone 4$189,600—$222,800 USD
Qualifications
- Proven record of leading validation and failure analysis of high-speed electro-optical hardware products, such as high-speed optical transceivers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including senior leadership and technical experts. 'Direct experience validating Silicon Photonics assemblies, advanced optical modules, or multi-chip co-packaged systems.
- Expert with high-speed electro-optical devices and test equipment, such as electro-optical modulator, RF detector, pulsed lasers, optical real-time oscilloscope.
- Expert with high-speed and optical equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Digital Communication Analyzers (DCAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), and Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs.
- Expert with debugging of RF electronics, electro-optical driving architectures, embedded firmware and real time logic.
- PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
- Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].
- We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
- Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range.
- Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
- Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
- Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
- Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
- Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations
- This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
- Zone 1$270,900—$318,300 USDZone 2$243,800—$286,500 USDZone 3$216,700—$254,600 USDZone 4$189,600—$222,800 USD
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of industry experience, relevant to validating and testing optical systems and 5+ years team and people management experience (director level preferred).
About PsiQuantum
Technology
PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer using a photonics-based approach to solve problems beyond the reach of classical systems.
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