Reliability Test Engineer - Photonics & Quantum Hardware

Quantum Computing Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ seeks a Reliability Test Engineer to define and execute reliability validation strategies for next-generation photonic and quantum systems.

You will ensure products are robust, repeatable, and production-ready across environmental, mechanical, and operational conditions. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and quality to translate early designs into field-ready systems with predictable performance and lifetime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 3+ years of reliability testing, validation, or hardware qualification.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal cycling, vibration, humidity, shock).
• Strong understanding of failure modes and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience working with complex hardware systems (optical, photonic, semiconductor, or precision systems preferred).
• Basic programming skills. Able to code in C, C++, MATLAB/Octave, or Python.
• Able to lift weights to OSHA limit (50 lbs.) when required (occasionally).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, open-minded, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), utilizing advanced features to streamline data analysis, create professional documents, and develop engaging presentations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems (preferred).
• Exposure to production environments and MR readiness concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reliability validation for photonic and quantum hardware systems.
• Develop and execute qualification plans aligned with product maturity (EVT/DVT/PVT to production).
• Build reliability test plans tied to product architecture and use cases.
• Design test strategies for environmental, mechanical, and operational stress conditions.
• Build and automate reliability test setups (thermal, vibration, humidity, shock, long-duration testing).
• Create Environmental and lifecycle test procedures (HALT, HASS, burn-in, accelerated aging).
• Define acceptance criteria and pass/fail thresholds for system performance under stress.
• Identify failure modes, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with design engineering to improve reliability through design-for-reliability (DfR) principles.
• Create Data pipelines for capturing, analyzing, and trending reliability data.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure testability and production scalability.
• Establish reliability metrics (MTBF, failure rates, degradation trends) and track over lifecycle.
• Generate clear, data-driven reports to support design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) and leadership decisions.
• Create Qualification documentation aligned with ISO 9001 and production readiness standards.

Skills

Reliability testing

Hardware qualification

Environmental testing

Failure analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

C

C++

MATLAB/Octave

Python

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ seeks a Reliability Test Engineer to define and execute reliability validation strategies for next-generation photonic and quantum systems.

You will ensure products are robust, repeatable, and production-ready across environmental, mechanical, and operational conditions. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and quality to translate early designs into field-ready systems with predictable performance and lifetime.