Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Photonics

PSI Quantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI Quantum, located in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Hardware Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead test automation for electro-optical components in photonic quantum computers. Responsibilities include designing test stations, developing automation software, and managing equipment sourcing. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in engineering or 6+ years of experience in the field, with expertise in Python and optical test equipment.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $155,000 to $180,000 USD. Join a team dedicated to advancing quantum technology!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, computer physical science, or equivalent, or 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in optical hardware test automation.
• Proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and assembly of test stations.
• Select instrumentation for measurements.
• Develop software scripts for test automation.

Skills

Python

Optical hardware test equipment

Object-oriented programming

Technical project management

Test methods development

Education

Master's degree in engineering or computer physical science

6+ years of industry experience

Tools

Optical spectrum analyzers

Function generators

Oscilloscopes

Vector network analyzers (VNA)

Manufacturing execution systems (MES)

Job description

Job Summary

As an integral part of the team developing a photonic quantum computer, the Hardware Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics will be responsible for leading test automation and test station development for the electro‑optical components. This includes identifying required instrumentation, designing and building the test station, developing the software and methods required for automated testing calibration procedures, and acquiring data from various electrical, optical and electro‑optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team designing, building, and validating electro‑optical test stations in collaboration with Validation engineers. Deliver test station to both Engineering and Operations teams.
• Define test station features and capabilities to match requirements.
• Select the instrumentation and other needed devices that are required to make measurements on sub‑assemblies, such as lasers, detectors, optical switches, function generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Manage equipment sourcing and station assembly and streamline the assembly process for ease of manufacturing.
• Develop optimized software scripts to automate test measurements, data analysis, and device characterization. The test software should be designed to scale up from 1 to N Duts.
• Analyze test data to extract key performance parameters, and create reports on production yields and failure trends.
• Store acquired data and associated analysis results in a designated database.
• Build code using object‑oriented programming design principles in order to optimize code reuse and reduce errors.
• Review test station performance over time, and explore enhancements such as test time reduction.
• Write operator work instructions and training procedures, and work with the Operations team to ensure a smooth transition to production and 24/7 testing.

Experience / Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, computer physical science, or equivalent degrees, or 6+ years of industry experience.
• Experienced with interfacing and automating optical hardware test equipment, including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), and vector network analyzers (VNA).
• Experienced in developing test methods such as tuning/calibration algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python, including the principles of object‑oriented programming, for automating data collection and data analysis.
• Experienced in leveraging AI to resolve common problems and to develop code.
• Knowledgeable in the sourcing of test equipment and electronics, and the testing of optical assemblies and electronics.
• Experienced in the design and testing of high‑speed electro‑optical systems such as line cards used in telecommunications equipment or similar.
• The candidate should have technical project management experience.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and SQL is preferred.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Salary: The base pay ranges are $155,000 – $180,000 USD for the U.S., $180,000 – $200,000 USD in the Bay Area. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified.