System 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:

As an essential part of the Systems Architecture team, this individual operate at the interface to the Systems Engineering division. The ideal candidate will take conceptual system designs and, in concert with the Systems Engineering teams, translate them into manufacturable system designs. The complex nature of optical quantum computing will require this individual to be well-versed in a variety of different technical disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Own the translation of conceptual system architectures into manufacturable system designs and the decomposition into modular sets of subsystems.
• Optimize systems designs with respect functionality, timing, and complexity.
• Break down functional system goals into subsystem and component requirement and negotiate those with the respective stakeholders in the relevant teams.
• Together with validation teams, provision for the necessary data acquisition subsystems and document test goals and test strategies.
• Critically review design choices with the needs of all stakeholders considered and implement adjustments.
• Create and maintain documentation (drawings, schematics, etc.)

Experience/Qualifications:

• Degree in physics or electrical engineering, with a preferred background in photonics, telecom, or control systems.
• Knowledge of principles of quantum computing preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• 3+ years of experience in designing complex systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
• Capability to communicate and negotiate with multiple teams of varying technical background.
• A hands-on mentality to own challenges and develop solutions independently.

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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