Test Automation Engineer Photonics

PSI Quantum; California, Palo Alto (MO, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on a mission to revolutionize quantum computing, seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop and implement test methods for electrical and optical subsystems. This role involves designing lab setups, automating measurements, and creating algorithms for data analysis. Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology, where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking advancements across multiple industries. If you are passionate about quantum technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience in engineering or physical sciences.
• Experience with optical and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test methods for electrical and optical subsystems.
• Design laboratory setups with various test equipment.

Skills

Test Automation

Python

Data Analysis

Optical Test Equipment

Electro-Optical Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Power Meters

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity's mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault-tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today's most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics, enabling us to produce components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries, leveraging high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes used for billions of chips in telecom and consumer electronics. Photons' immunity to heat and electromagnetic interference allows us to utilize existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry-standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations recognizing quantum computing's potential impact and the need to scale this transformative technology. We will build hardware and develop fault-tolerant quantum applications to deliver industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of traditional compute power but a key to mastering our future. The potential is enormous, and we have a plan to make it real. Join us on this extraordinary journey!

We are seeking exceptional talent to help us achieve these goals.

Job Summary:

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing test methods and infrastructure to validate and develop standard test flows for various electrical, optical, and electro-optical subsystems.

Responsibilities:

1. Review sub-system designs, including integration of optics, electronics, firmware, software, and thermal systems.
2. Design and build laboratory setups with light sources, detectors, switches, function generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
3. Develop software scripts to automate measurements and feed data into a database.
4. Create algorithms for data analysis to extract key performance parameters.
5. Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test flows.
6. Transfer test procedures and instructions to lab operations.

Experience/Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences with 4+ years of industry experience.
2. 3-4 years of experience with test automation.
3. Experience with optical and electrical test equipment such as power meters, OBR, OSA, oscilloscopes, function generators, VNA.
4. Experience designing or testing electro-optical sub-systems used in telecommunications or similar fields.
5. Experience with high-speed electro-optical devices and test equipment.
6. Experience developing test methods and calibration algorithms.
7. Ability to write scripts to control instruments; Python experience preferred.
8. Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) is a plus.

PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Note: PsiQuantum will only contact candidates via official email and will not request banking information during interviews. Report suspicious activity to [e-mail].

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

The salary range for new hires in the US is $120,000—$170,000, dependent on qualifications and location. Full-time roles include equity and benefits. Salary is subject to change.