Senior Quantum Hardware System Integration Lead

PsiQuantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California, invites applications for Principal System Integration Lead (Quantum Hardware) in the 3320 - System Hardware Design team. The role translates system requirements into scalable hardware architecture and leads cross-functional integration from concept to build and deployment.

The ideal candidate has MS with 10+ years in electronics/photonics or PhD with 6+ years, plus deep experience in mixed-domain integration, MBSE, and leading technical programs.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD with extensive industry experience in electronics-photonics systems and cross-functional integration.
• Strong understanding of requirements, interfaces, verification, reliability, and integration/test planning.
• Lead experience in technical or program-facing leadership roles with cross-functional execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex topics into decisions.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-moving, uncertain environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and drive alignment; serve as a central hub across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

System integration

Technical communication

Requirements & interfaces

MBSE familiarity

Education

MS in a relevant engineering field (Electronics, Optics, Photonics, EE/CE, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, etc.)

PhD in a similar field with 6+ years of industry experience

Tools

MBSE

DOORS/Jama

Job description

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California, invites applications for Principal System Integration Lead (Quantum Hardware) in the 3320 - System Hardware Design team. The role translates system requirements into scalable hardware architecture and leads cross-functional integration from concept to build and deployment.

The ideal candidate has MS with 10+ years in electronics/photonics or PhD with 6+ years, plus deep experience in mixed-domain integration, MBSE, and leading technical programs.