Senior Optical Fiber Link Architect for Quantum Systems

black.ai; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Equity grants

Job summary

PsiQuantum is building first utility-scale quantum computers and seeks a Staff Optical Fiber Link Design Engineer to support the Optical Distribution Network design and integration for current and future systems.

The role covers design, development, integration and validation of the fiber network and hardware to support complex optical I/O and control systems. 5+ years in fiber networks and photonics are required.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience.
• 5+ years experience designing, validating and testing fiber networks.
• Experience in fiber optics: loss, dispersion, nonlinear effects, polarization, phase stability.
• Experience designing fiber optic systems, routing and handling.
• Experience with optical test equipment: power meters, OBR, OSA.
• Experience with instrumentation in photonics or electronics.
• Experience with Python software controls.
• Experience developing test methods and optimization.
• Experience in product lifecycles from R&D to product development.
• Strong organizational & communication skills; attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs and control systems.
• Drive link component designs, cross-functional work with mechanical and electrical engineers and system leads.
• Create detailed fiber designs for complex optical distribution networks (routing, splice plans, optical I/O).
• Contribute to link budgets and calculations to meet System Architecture requirements for loss.
• Define guidelines for fiber routing, splicing, connectorization, cleanliness, handling to meet performance thresholds.
• Work with vendors and evaluate advanced fiber components for quantum computing apps.
• Some Python scripting to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.
• Clear communication and cross functional collaboration.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

MS/PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Eng

Tools

Python

Power meters

OBR

OSA

Job description

PsiQuantum is building first utility-scale quantum computers and seeks a Staff Optical Fiber Link Design Engineer to support the Optical Distribution Network design and integration for current and future systems.

The role covers design, development, integration and validation of the fiber network and hardware to support complex optical I/O and control systems. 5+ years in fiber networks and photonics are required.