Test engineering tech

Quantum Computing Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) seeks a Test Engineer, Hardware, to join a team developing world-class semiconductor-based products for optical communications, remote sensing, quantum sensing, and imaging.

You will design, develop, and test advanced optical and optoelectronic components and modules, including III-V avalanche photodetectors, and build testbeds for evaluation. You will implement test automation strategies, analyze data, participate in ECOs, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a test engineer with optoelectronic devices
• Experience developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment used in optoelectronic device testing
• Strong understanding of DOE principles and failure analysis techniques to optimize optical system performance
• Masters or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with photodetector technology, particularly avalanche photodiodes
• Working knowledge of compound semiconductor device physics
• Proficiency with optical design/analysis tools (Zemax/FRED)
• Familiarity with CAD tools for design/documentation
• Proficiency in Python scripting

Responsibilities

• Provide test engineering support for design, prototyping, and delivery of proof-of-concept optoelectronic devices
• Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate performance of optoelectronic chips, components, and modules
• Use DOE and failure analysis to identify and resolve issues affecting optical performance
• Develop strategies for test automation to improve accuracy and efficiency in production
• Organize and manage test data storage and retrieval; analyze/test data and present key results
• Support ECOs and engineering change orders for optical components
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in development and production testing

Skills

Test engineering

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Failure analysis

Test automation

Data management

Data analysis

ECN / change orders

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Physics / EE

PhD in Physics / EE

Tools

Zemax

FRED

CAD tools

Python scripting

Job description

Job Title : Test Engineer, Hardware

Location: 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.

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. 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
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to development and production testing

• 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
• ~ 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
• Familiarity with CAD tools for design and documentation purposes
• Proficiency in Python scripting

Quantum Computing Inc. (All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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