Test Engineer Hardware

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with Hardware expertise to develop and test optical and optoelectronic components, including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors, for high-performance applications.

Join a cross-functional team to build testbeds, automate tests, analyze data, and support R&D from prototyping to production, delivering reliable, scalable hardware solutions for advanced quantum and sensing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a test engineer, testing optoelectronic devices.
• Experience developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and tools for optoelectronic device testing.
• Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis to optimize optical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate optoelectronic chips, components, and modules.
• Provide test engineering support for prototype and proof-of-concept devices.
• Use DOE and failure analysis to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Develop strategies for test automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Organize test data storage and retrieval for analysis.
• Analyze test data and present key results clearly.
• Support engineering changes for optical components.
• Collaborate with product teams on optical design and development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in development and production testing.

Skills

Test engineering

Optoelectronic testing

Lab instrumentation

DOE

Python scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Python

CAD software

PCB design

Job description

Test Engineer, Hardware

Location: Cranbury, NJ

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

QCi is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with Hardware expertise to be part of a team that develops and produces world class semiconductor-based products for a range of applications, including optical communications, remote sensing (e.g., lidar and laser rangefinding), quantum sensing, and high-performance imaging. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of advanced optical and optoelectronic components and modules including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors and other compound semiconductor devices. This individual will be responsible for developing test capabilities to support R&D activities, prototype and product characterization, and product reliability. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring the development of innovative test solutions that deliver appropriate levels of precision, efficiency, and automation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate the performance of optoelectronic chips, components, and modules
• Provide test engineering support for the design, prototyping, and delivery of proof-of-concept devices for early-stage optoelectronic module development
• Use design of experiment and failure analysis techniques to identify and resolve issues related to optical device performance
• Develop and implement strategies for test automation to improve testing accuracy and efficiency, including solutions for testing in a production environment
• Devise well-organized solutions for test data storage and retrieval
• Provide analysis of test data related to optical and optoelectronic device performance, including distillation and presentation of key results
• Take responsibility for engineering change orders related to optical and optoelectronic components
• Provide technical support and collaborate with product development teams on optical design and product development
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to development and production testing

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a test engineer, with experience in testing optoelectronic devices
• Experience in developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems, including testbed development and automation
• Hands‑on experience with a wide range of lab equipment and tools related to optoelectronic device testing
• Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis techniques to optimize optical system performance
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Additional Preferred Skills

• A Masters or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with testing components related to photodetector technology, particularly avalanche photodiodes
• Working knowledge of compound semiconductor device physics
• Proficiency in optical software tools such as Zemax or FRED for designing and analyzing optical systems
• Experience in designing PCBs for testbed development
• Familiarity with CAD tools for design and documentation purposes
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Experience with product development involving optoelectronic devices

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.