Senior Photonic System Integration & Validation Lead

Blackbird Ventures Pty; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer to lead integration, IV&V, and operational readiness of complex photonic quantum systems. You will define test strategies, automate validation, and drive scalable procedures for reliable deployments.

Responsibilities include coordinating Optical, Quantum, Electronics, and Test teams, mentoring engineers, and advancing DOE-based data analysis to resolve root causes and improve testability and

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Optical Engineering or related field with strong practical experience.
• Proven ability to design and execute system-level tests for complex photonic subsystems.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and optical metrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, bring-up, verification, and validation of photonic systems.
• Define system-level test strategies and experiments to ensure readiness.
• Develop acceptance criteria, validation roadmaps, and deployment procedures.
• Drive root-cause investigations with data-driven analysis across teams.

Skills

System integration

Optical testing

Python scripting

DOE / data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in Optical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Optical test equipment

Python tooling

Job description

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, CA, seeks a Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer to lead integration, IV&V, and operational readiness of complex photonic quantum systems. You will define test strategies, automate validation, and drive scalable procedures for reliable deployments.

Responsibilities include coordinating Optical, Quantum, Electronics, and Test teams, mentoring engineers, and advancing DOE-based data analysis to resolve root causes and improve testability and