Director, Sub-System Design Engineer

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!

Job Summary:

The Director, Sub-Systems Engineer is a role in which he/she drives and owns hardware system design and full executions and manage team of hardware engineers. This role is responsible for leading and driving of sub-system design from early development to productization and resolve interfaces with internal and external teams to deliver quantum systems.  

Responsibilities:

• Director of sub-systems for hardware system design of large quantum systems.
• Own, define & generate sub-system specs & requirements.
• Work effectively with cross functional team: quantums architect, electronics, mechanical/thermal teams, and build team.
• Assess how to negotiate for tradeoffs and propose derisk plan to meet requirements.
• Work with vendors and evaluate advanced optical components, boxes, and qualify such components for use in quantum computing applications.
• Assess how to push technical boundarys to meet tight optical/ mechanical and thermal specs.
• Lead & execute designs, development of large sub systems in vacuum.
• Lead build and test prototypes plan, generate BOM.
• Lead and derisk different scenarios in a fast paced environment.
• Write and maintain documentation of system performance.
• Clear communication and technical lead engineer teams 

Experience/Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with >10+ years industry experience in semiconductors or telecommunication.
• 10+ years experience development of electro-optical systems.
• 5+ years of leadership experience & resolving team road blocks.
• Expertise in cross-functional product development.
• Systems experience working with complex products.
• Experience in systems design and development with electro-optical communication path, high density fiber management, thermal management and scalability for very large systems.
• Experience in product lifecycles, transitioning from R&D to product development.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent & clear communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skill.
• Ability to lead and work in a fast paced environment & collaborate with different domain cross functional team  

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Industry experience with hardware system & electro-optics.
• Industry experience with systems in vacuum and low temperature operation (cryogenic).
• Managed and lead system with complex and multi-domain nature.
• Has a know how to scale from small sub system to large sub systems. 

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.

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