Senior Electro-Optic System Design Engineer

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Define design requirements for boxes to meet System Architecture system specifications.
• Lead the design, development, and qualification of boxes to meet these requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs.
• Work as both the box design lead and TPM to deliver working box designs - requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Develop a deep understanding of system functionality, PIC and EIC functionality, thermal requirements, fiber network requirements in current and future systems.
• Define test specifications and work closely with Build Process and Validation teams.
• Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.
• Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience.
• 5+ years industry experience designing, validating and testing electro-optic systems.
• Expertise in cross-functional product development.
• Experience designing fiber optic systems, working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber networking.
• Successful delivery of electro-optic products to production.
• Successful integration of products into complex systems.
• Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skill.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with vacuum systems.
• Optical simulations.

Compensation

• The estimated annual base salary range for this role is Zone 1: $167,800—$197,200 USD.
• Zone 2: $151,100—$177,500 USD.
• Zone 3: $134,300—$157,800 USD.
• Zone 4: $117,500—$138,000 USD.
• Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

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).
• End-of-year company shutdown.

About PsiQuantum

Application Notes

• 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.
• We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.