{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3c5b02486ca2689e48cc13ac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c5b02486ca2689e48cc13ac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c5b02486ca2689e48cc13ac","title":"Senior Quantum Systems Validation Engineer","description":"Job Summary\nAt PsiQuantum we are developing and testing prototype quantum computer systems with complex software and hardware including integrated photonics, optics, electronics, and cryogenics subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation team is responsible for characterizing the performance of integrated quantum optical systems and subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tests to validate the design of these systems, verify their correct functioning.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign and execute tests to deliver engineering data and validate photonic quantum computer systems performance.\n\nWork with design teams to develop, define, and document validation objectives and ensure that the system design supports validation requirements.\n\nDevelop calibration, self-test, and control procedures for quantum photonic systems. Develop and document requirements for the software and electronics teams to implement procedures and manage data.\n\nAnalyze, reduce, and deliver experimental data. Work with other engineering teams to ensure that the data informs engineering models for system performance.\n\nDebug software and hardware and work with other engineering teams to conduct failure analysis and resolve design or manufacturing issues as appropriate.\n\nCommunicate validation outcomes broadly to internal stakeholders and help guide corrective actions.\n\nSupport and provide technical direction to junior quantum validation engineers. Lead and coordinate complex validation activities involving multiple members of the validation team.\n\nExperience / Qualifications\n\nM.S. level (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, experimental Physics, or a related field with significant work experience in industry or academia.\n\nDemonstrated ability to design and execute complex experiments or engineering tests in a cross-functional environment.\n\nDemonstrated technical leadership in\n\nBroad technical knowledge with ability to dive deep into technical aspects of our systems including hardware, software, precision measurement, and photonics.\n\nSoftware development for instrumentation, controls, and test equipment (python preferred).\n\nDemonstrated experience with some, or all, of the following preferred:\n\nQuantum optics, single photon generation and detection\n\nQuantum characterization, verification, and validation\n\nQuantum information theory\n\nIntegrated silicon photonics\n\nMixed-signal, analog, RF electronics design and test\n\nElectro-optical device design and test\n\nProven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones.\n\nAbility to work independently with limited direction and own responsibility for delivering validation objectives.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including senior leadership and technical experts.\n\nDemonstrated interest in PsiQuantum’s mission and vision for quantum computing, with an ability to contribute within a fast‑paced start‑up environment consistent with PsiQuantum’s values of communication, collaboration, respect, results, and challenge.\n\nPsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum 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.\n\nNote: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.\n\nU.S. Base Pay Range: $135,000 – $160,000 USD\n\nBay Area Pay Range: $161,400 – $182,000 USD\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Black","rawCompany":"black","city":"Milpitas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T04:11:40.226Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"19-2012.00","title":"Physicists","slug":"physicists"},{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Quantum Systems Validation Engineer","description":"Job Summary\nAt PsiQuantum we are developing and testing prototype quantum computer systems with complex software and hardware including integrated photonics, optics, electronics, and cryogenics subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation team is responsible for characterizing the performance of integrated quantum optical systems and subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tests to validate the design of these systems, verify their correct functioning.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign and execute tests to deliver engineering data and validate photonic quantum computer systems performance.\n\nWork with design teams to develop, define, and document validation objectives and ensure that the system design supports validation requirements.\n\nDevelop calibration, self-test, and control procedures for quantum photonic systems. Develop and document requirements for the software and electronics teams to implement procedures and manage data.\n\nAnalyze, reduce, and deliver experimental data. Work with other engineering teams to ensure that the data informs engineering models for system performance.\n\nDebug software and hardware and work with other engineering teams to conduct failure analysis and resolve design or manufacturing issues as appropriate.\n\nCommunicate validation outcomes broadly to internal stakeholders and help guide corrective actions.\n\nSupport and provide technical direction to junior quantum validation engineers. Lead and coordinate complex validation activities involving multiple members of the validation team.\n\nExperience / Qualifications\n\nM.S. level (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, experimental Physics, or a related field with significant work experience in industry or academia.\n\nDemonstrated ability to design and execute complex experiments or engineering tests in a cross-functional environment.\n\nDemonstrated technical leadership in\n\nBroad technical knowledge with ability to dive deep into technical aspects of our systems including hardware, software, precision measurement, and photonics.\n\nSoftware development for instrumentation, controls, and test equipment (python preferred).\n\nDemonstrated experience with some, or all, of the following preferred:\n\nQuantum optics, single photon generation and detection\n\nQuantum characterization, verification, and validation\n\nQuantum information theory\n\nIntegrated silicon photonics\n\nMixed-signal, analog, RF electronics design and test\n\nElectro-optical device design and test\n\nProven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones.\n\nAbility to work independently with limited direction and own responsibility for delivering validation objectives.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including senior leadership and technical experts.\n\nDemonstrated interest in PsiQuantum’s mission and vision for quantum computing, with an ability to contribute within a fast‑paced start‑up environment consistent with PsiQuantum’s values of communication, collaboration, respect, results, and challenge.\n\nPsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum 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.\n\nNote: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.\n\nU.S. Base Pay Range: $135,000 – $160,000 USD\n\nBay Area Pay Range: $161,400 – $182,000 USD\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-17T04:11:40.226Z","dateModified":"2026-06-17T04:11:40.226Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Black","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Milpitas","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3c5b02486ca2689e48cc13ac"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3c5b02486ca2689e48cc13ac"}}