Test Engineering Manager

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

PsiQ is seeking a test engineering manager for our Test & Measurement (“T&M”) team.  The T&M team is responsible for our wafer level yield and die test platforms:  This includes test hardware, software, and applications to support our photonics, actives, and cryogenic device teams. 

This role focuses primarily on establishing critical operations, managing upgrades, system level improvements, and enabling software.

Test engineers work cross-functionally with our Operations, Architects, Photonics, Electronics Teams, Foundry and Packaging Teams, and Systems Teams in developing test requirements, test development plans, and test implementation projects.  The successful candidate must be able to work effectively within a fast paced environment where first time success and operational excellence are critical. 

Responsibilities:

• Operational excellence: understands maintenance and upgrade cycles, software changes, user training, and planning for high availability.
• Technical capability: Deep knowledge on at least one area of device and test characterization.  Create or update tests/characterizations to be fast, effective, and operationally effective.
• Equipment repair and troubleshooting: Hands on ability to fix software, hardware, and electronics issues, and critical documentation
• Software systems: understands manufacturing systems (MES), lab, and data management systems.
• System ownership: understands operational and technical metrics, models of record for capability and uptime, and standard system planning.
• Experienced in technical management.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or Physics.  Advanced degrees welcome.
• Experience in photonic test or characterization, particularly wafer level test.
• Experience with software development and software management and planning.
• Experience working with engineers and technologists in R&D and NPI environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ownership. Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Biased to action: works to get critical work done.
• Results oriented: make commitments, stay on schedule, update regularly, and deliver.
• Attention to detail. Data-driven with high quality work.
• Strong organization skills.
• Works well in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

PsiQuantum 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.
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