Lead Quantum Hardware Systems Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a System Engineer to support the Quantum Experimental Team.

You will build and integrate rack-level quantum systems, coordinate RF/microwave routing, and ensure robust optical and fiber management for data center deployments. The role emphasizes delivering coordinated, manufacturable rack architectures and contributing to the scale-up of Cisco's quantum hardware platform, working closely with cross-functional teams in a high-security,

Qualifications

• Bachelors +12 years of related experience or Masters +8 years of related experience or PhD 5+ years of related experience.
• 7+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro-mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) with experience in rack layout design (EIA-310 standard), structural enclosures, and cable management routing.
• Experience with AC/DC power distribution (PDUs, grounding schemes, safety isolation), thermal/airflow management inside enclosed racks, and environmental interlocks.
• Experience with standard optical telecommunication components and architecture, as well as designing or operating optical data center rack systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and architect multi-chassis, rack-level quantum systems tailored to customer and data center requirements.
• Optimize rack layouts and RF/microwave signal routing for stability, thermal performance, serviceability and low-noise operation.
• Develop robust fiber optic routing, slack management, and connector management strategies for low insertion loss and high reliability.
• Serve as the primary technical authority delivering rack-mounted quantum systems to customer sites and research facilities.
• Unify engineering outputs into a cohesive, manufacturable rack architecture.
• Help establish assembly and test infrastructure to scale Cisco's quantum hardware platform delivery.

Skills

Rack-level systems

System integration

Thermal management

Power distribution

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a System Engineer to support the Quantum Experimental Team.

You will build and integrate rack-level quantum systems, coordinate RF/microwave routing, and ensure robust optical and fiber management for data center deployments. The role emphasizes delivering coordinated, manufacturable rack architectures and contributing to the scale-up of Cisco's quantum hardware platform, working closely with cross-functional teams in a high-security,