Director, Hardware Systems

Entangled Future; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Photonic Inc. in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Director of Hardware Systems to lead the mechanical and cryogenic engineering efforts.

You will drive the design, validation, and integration of precision assemblies that enable quantum modules to operate in demanding environments. You will build and scale a multidisciplinary team, establish rigorous engineering processes, and partner with hardware, integrated photonics, systems, software and research groups to deliver manufacturable quantum computing

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary hardware teams in complex environments.
• Proven ability to scale engineering organizations and establish robust processes.
• Strong collaboration with photonics, software, and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hardware systems organization, including mechanical and cryogenic engineering.
• Develop and implement robust design processes and validation plans.
• Partner with photonics, systems, software and research teams to deliver modular quantum platforms.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical engineering

Cryogenic systems

Thermal management

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Cryogenic test systems

Job description

As Director, Hardware Systems , you will lead the organization responsible for the mechanical systems, cryogenic sample space, and precision assemblies that transform Photonic's quantum integrated circuits into operating quantum modules. These systems operate in demanding environments including cryogenic temperatures, high magnetic fields, and highly constrained optical and electrical interfaces.

This role combines technical leadership, organizational development, and execution. You will build and scale a multidisciplinary team spanning mechanical and cryogenic engineering, establish strong engineering processes and design rigor, and partner closely with hardware, integrated photonics, systems, software, and research teams to deliver increasingly integrated and manufacturable quantum computing platforms.

Photonic Inc, based in Vancouver, is building quantum computers that link silicon spin qubits with light over ordinary telecom fibre, so many small machines can work as one. It is in Stage B of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.

Matched on title, type of role, level, skills and location.