Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Photonics

Job Summary

As an integral part of the team developing a photonic quantum computer, the Hardware Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics will be responsible for leading test automation and test station development for the electro‑optical components. This includes identifying required instrumentation, designing and building the test station, developing the software and methods required for automated testing calibration procedures, and acquiring data from various electrical, optical and electro‑optical systems.

• Lead the team designing, building, and validating electro‑optical test stations in collaboration with Validation engineers. Deliver test station to both Engineering and Operations teams.
• Define test station features and capabilities to match requirements.
• Select the instrumentation and other needed devices that are required to make measurements on sub‑assemblies, such as lasers, detectors, optical switches, function generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Manage equipment sourcing and station assembly and streamline the assembly process for ease of manufacturing.
• Develop optimized software scripts to automate test measurements, data analysis, and device characterization. The test software should be designed to scale up from 1 to N Duts.
• Analyze test data to extract key performance parameters, and create reports on production yields and failure trends.
• Store acquired data and associated analysis results in a designated database.
• Build code using object‑oriented programming design principles in order to optimize code reuse and reduce errors.
• Review test station performance over time, and explore enhancements such as test time reduction.
• Write operator work instructions and training procedures, and work with the Operations team to ensure a smooth transition to production and 24/7 testing.

• Master's degree in engineering, computer physical science, or equivalent degrees, or 6+ years of industry experience.
• Experienced with interfacing and automating optical hardware test equipment, including power meters, optical back scatter reflectometers (O ), optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), and vector network analyzers (VNA).
• Experienced in developing test methods such as tuning/calibration algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python, including the principles of object‑oriented programming, for automating data collection and data analysis.
• Experienced in leveraging AI to resolve common problems and to develop code.
• Knowledgeable in the sourcing of test equipment and electronics, and the testing of optical assemblies and electronics.
• Experienced in the design and testing of high‑speed electro‑optical systems such as line cards used in telecommunications equipment or similar.
• The candidate should have technical project management experience.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and SQL is preferred.

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.

Salary:
The base pay ranges are $155,000 – $180,000 USD for the U.S., $180,000 – $200,000 USD in the Bay Area. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified.