Senior Validation Engineer

PsiQuantum; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to develop and implement validation methods for electro-optical subsystems. You will supervise manufacturing builds, debug issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to characterize new designs and validate performance.

The role requires strong experience with optical/electrical test equipment, Python programming, and FPGA interfacing. A background in EDVT & Fast Fail methodology is a plus, with a focus on robust validation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or physical science; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with optical and electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with EDVT & Fast Fail methodology.
• Ability to develop test methods and calibration algorithms.
• Experience programming CPUs to interface with FPGAs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and integrate electro-optical designs, including PCBA and optical assemblies.
• Write validation plans and design experiments to characterize new designs and validate performance.
• Supervise validation efforts, analyze data, and report on yields and issues to the operations team.

Skills

Python

Test method development

Calibration algorithms

FPGA interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Optical Spectrum Analyzers

EDVT & Fast Fail methodology

Job description

The full-time Senior Validation Engineer will develop and implement validation methods for electro-optical subsystems, supervise manufacturing builds, and debug issues in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review and integrate electro-optical designs, including PCBA and optical assemblies
• Write validation plans and design experiments to characterize new designs and validate performance
• Supervise validation efforts, analyze data, and report on yields and issues to the operations team

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or physical science with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with optical and electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes and optical spectrum analyzers
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with EDVT & Fast Fail methodology
• Ability to develop test methods and calibration algorithms
• Experience programming CPUs to interface with FPGAs is a plus