Senior System Integration Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior System Integration Engineer drives and supports design and execution of optical systems. This role is responsible for developing and supporting electro‑optical system designs for the purpose of putting complete working systems together.

• System integration of electro‑optic boxes and components through racks, ducts and cryostats.
• Develop and document requirements for system level behaviors.
• Support the design and integration of room temperature electro‑optic boxes.
• Define overall system connectivity for complex systems and subsystems.
• Rack layout design, documentation, bring up procedures.
• Design of smaller subsystems to enable validation of boxes and subsystems.
• Write and maintain connectivity and integration documentation.
• Maintain rack and top‑level system designs, including optical and electrical connectivity BOMs.
• Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally to meet requirements and schedule with System Design leads, Electronics Design, Validation, System Commissioning, System Architecture, and Quantum Operating Software teams.
• Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience.
• 3+ years industry experience designing and integrating optical systems.
• Expertise in cross‑functional product development.
• Experience in complex system integration and fiber networking.
• Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical back scatter reflectometers (O ), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

• Expertise with advanced fiber optic technologies such as sensing, timing distribution, clock distribution, or submarine telecoms applications.
• Knowledge, expertise and experience with optical transmission systems, laser sources, optical fiber to die coupling technologies.

U.S. Base Pay Range: $140,000–$185,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range: $175,000–$200,000 USD

Psi Quantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Psi Quantum 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.