Principal Quantum Hardware Systems Engineer
020 Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Job summary
Cisco Systems, Inc. Outshift Quantum Research team seeks a seasoned engineer to deliver rack-mounted quantum systems to data centers and research facilities, uniting disciplines from electronics to photonics into deployable hardware.
You will lead design, integration, testing, and site acceptance, ensuring compliance with UL/CE/IEC, and collaborate with scientists and program management to scale manufacturing.
Qualifications
- 10+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro‑mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) with rack layout design (EIA‑310), enclosures, and cable routing.
- Experience with AC/DC power distribution (PDUs, grounding schemes, safety isolation), thermal/airflow management inside enclosed racks, and environmental interlocks.
- Experience managing a team of engineers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver integrated, rack-mounted quantum systems to customer data centers and research facilities, driving site acceptance timelines.
- Unify outputs across electronics, RF/microwave, thermal, optical, and fiber subsystems into manufacturable rack architectures.
- Serve as a link between scientific research and program management to ensure precise assembly and test activities.
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Job description
Cisco Systems, Inc. Outshift Quantum Research team seeks a seasoned engineer to deliver rack-mounted quantum systems to data centers and research facilities, uniting disciplines from electronics to photonics into deployable hardware.
You will lead design, integration, testing, and site acceptance, ensuring compliance with UL/CE/IEC, and collaborate with scientists and program management to scale manufacturing.
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