Staff Hardware Design Engineer

We believe quantum computing will change everything. It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.

We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, 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 is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications.

Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).

And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications.

We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible.

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 mission of PsiQuantum's Staff Hardware Design Engineer role is to support the Electronics team by owning hardware designs integral to the underlying system of the quantum computer.

This engineer will collaborate in cross-functional teams of thermal, mechanical, firmware, optical engineers. The designs will meet the requirements of the overall system architecture and physical framework of the quantum computer.

Experience / Qualifications :

Master's or Ph.D. Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.

5 years of relevant experience in product development and release to volume manufacturing leading to a successful commercial product.

Responsibilities :

• Design, create schematics, and oversee PCB layout of analog and digital circuitry consisting of but not limited to high-speed transceivers, 10+ Gbps electrical and optical data links, FPGA's, microcontrollers, clock distribution, and power distribution.
• Ensure signal integrity and EMI suppression is accounted for in all designs.
• Design and create test set-ups for testing of electro-optic modules.
• Characterize, optimize, and debug analog, digital, and electro-optic circuitry using equipment such as mixed signal & sampling oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, DC power supplies.
• Develop software to drive measurements.
• Analyze data and extract key performance parameters.
• Maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, test results, and design changes.

Skills / experience needed :

Software tools :

• Orcad Schematic Capture and Allegro PCB Layout
• C++, Python, RTL (VHDL or Verilog)
• Keysight PathWave ADS
• Microsoft Office

Qualities :

• Results oriented.
• Delivers on commits.
• Attention to detail.
• Data-driven in decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones in direct and matrix team environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences ranging from senior leadership and technical experts to entry-level staff.

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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