Power Systems Architect for Quantum Infrastructure (Equity)

PSI Quantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Equity grants

Wellness benefits

Family support

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Principal Power Systems Architect to define how utility power is brought into a next-generation quantum computing facility. You will shape power conditioning, distribution, grounding, shielding, EMI control, and overall reliability for a large-scale system.

The role demands cross-functional collaboration with hardware and facility teams, expertise in grounding and EMI, and the ability to translate system requirements into facility-level specifications while guiding

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in power architecture for complex facilities or high-performance hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of grounding, EMI, power quality, and noise mitigation in power systems.
• Ability to work across facilities, hardware, electronics, manufacturing, and operations.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between the hardware architecture team and facility engineering for power, EMI, grounding, and power quality.
• Develop and own top-level specifications for facility electrical power systems supporting quantum hardware.
• Define power quality requirements and translate into actionable specs for design.
• Analyze and mitigate electrical noise, harmonic distortion, EMI, and interference mechanisms.
• Define grounding, bonding, shielding, and cable management strategies across facility and equipment.
• Establish architectural guidance for segregation and isolation of noisy vs. sensitive loads.
• Evaluate isolation transformers, filters, surge protection, and harmonic mitigation methods.
• Define UPS architecture and operating strategy for different load classes.
• Collaborate with electronics teams on grounding practices, AC-DC power conversion, and noise mitigation at equipment level.
• Provide input for electrical design standards, IC documents, and commissioning strategies.
• Support installation, bring-up, and troubleshooting during commissioning and ramp-up.

Skills

Power systems architecture

Grounding

EMC

Power quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Principal Power Systems Architect to define how utility power is brought into a next-generation quantum computing facility. You will shape power conditioning, distribution, grounding, shielding, EMI control, and overall reliability for a large-scale system.

The role demands cross-functional collaboration with hardware and facility teams, expertise in grounding and EMI, and the ability to translate system requirements into facility-level specifications while guiding