Senior System Electronics Integration Engineer

black.ai; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

black.ai is seeking a Senior System Electronics Integration Engineer. This role focuses on the integration, validation, and troubleshooting of complex electronic subsystems pivotal for achieving overall system performance. Candidates should possess strong skills in system integration and coordination.

The position requires a BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, with 3+ years in system electronics integration, and familiarity with software controls in Python. The salary ranges from $140,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system electronics integration.
• Experience with clock distribution and power distribution.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system interfaces for electronic subsystems.
• Develop system-level integration and validation test plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and design specifications.

Skills

System electronics integration

Software controls in Python

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS, M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Clock distribution

Power distribution

Cabling

Job description

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million‑qubit, fault‑tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high‑volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber‑optic infrastructure.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government‑funded projects to support the build‑out of our first utility‑scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes‑Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real‑world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

The Senior System Electronics Integration Engineer reports into the System Design organization. This role is responsible for the integration, validation and troubleshooting of complex electronic subsystems as part of the Electronic Distribution Network (EDN). This role will ensure multiple hardware subsystems operate together reliably and meet overall system performance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Define and manage system interfaces, including power distribution, timing distribution, cabling, connectivity and integration of electronic subsystems and components.
• EDN rack/vacuum/cryo layout and connectivity.
• Develop and execute system‑level integration and validation test plans to ensure hardware, firmware, and software works together effectively as a cohesive system architecture.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally to meet requirements and schedule with System Design leads, Electronics Design, Packaging Design, Validation, System Commissioning, System Architecture, and Quantum Operating Software teams.
• Ensure compliance with system requirements, safety standards, and design specifications.
• Create and maintain documentation such as interface control documents, schematics, design specifications and contribute to system BOMs.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required:

• BS, M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in system electronics integration.
• Experience with clock distribution, power distribution, grounding schemes, FW validation and SW control.
• Experience with software controls in Python.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated problem‑solving and debugging skills in complex systems.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Preferred:

• Experience with hardware development of active photonic integrated circuits (PICs), optical transceivers, RF products.
• Experience with high‑speed signal integrity or power electronics.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with vacuum and cryo systems.

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.

Note:

PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [e-mail].

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

U.S. Base Pay Range: $140,000 – $185,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range: $175,000 – $200,000 USD