Sr. Optical Packaging Engineer

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first utility-scale, 1 million-plus qubit quantum computer, powered by breakthroughs in silicon photonics and quantum architecture. We were founded in 2015 by the world’s foremost experts in photonic quantum computing and have assembled a world class team dedicated to bringing the world-changing benefits of quantum computing into reality.

Quantum computing is anticipated to unlock the solutions to otherwise impossible computational tasks, with impact across science, technology, and business. By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers are expected to dramatically outperform even the most powerful existing (or future) supercomputers and offer the potential to enable extraordinary advances across a broad range of applications including climate, energy, healthcare, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and more, as well as deliver entirely new industries.

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing. We have already demonstrated that it’s possible to manufacture core quantum components using the standard and scalable manufacturing processes of a world-leading semiconductor fab.

Our team is working across the full stack of quantum computing, from hardware design, manufacturing, and packaging through to quantum architecture and quantum algorithms. We’re a highly integrated, collaborative group and love tackling problems that span across interfaces.

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

Job Summary:

The Sr. Optical Packaging Engineer is responsible for developing & implementing a high-performance & robust fiber-to-chip package and a scalable packaging process for optical systems comprised of optical fibers attached to a variety of chip-based photonic integrated circuits. 

 Responsibilities: 

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  Develop an optical package and fiber-to-chip alignment scheme that allows for high alignment accuracy and scalable assembly 
• Help develop packaging prototypes & scalable fiber-to-chip packaging flows, NPI  
• Review packaging design BOMs, work with supply chain on procuring parts needed for assembly
• Establish and update version-controlled DFM requirements and feed back to packaging design group
• Work with manufacturing group and vendors on transferring & scaling packaging designs and processes based on successful prototypes
• Advise manufacturing group and vendors on setup of high-throughput packaging assembly lines
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to source required materials and provide feedback on evolving requirements. 

 Mandatory experience/Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science. 
• 10+ years of experience with/at semiconductor company or supplier working on PIC packaging design, qualification & multi-chip assemblies
• 5+ years of experience working with optical fibers, optical measurements
• 5+ years of work experience with advanced semiconductor packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) and/or EOL vendors
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor company or supplier working on FAU / optical connector to chip attachment
• Experience with fiber attach tooling & process/flow development and optical data analysis 

Nice to have: 

• Experience with FA and 8D failure resolution techniques
• Experience with developing metrics for yield and quality management, including reliability and yield based on optical and mechanical performance 

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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