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Principal Hardware Engineer

Santa Monica, California, US💼 Full-time💰 $220,900–$220,900🗓 2026-09-27 → 2026-09-29

Core

Design, integrate, and deploy rack-mounted quantum networking systems for customer data centers and research facilities.

Role type

Principal Hardware Engineer (Quantum Systems)

Builds

Integrated rack-level quantum hardware platforms

Domain

Quantum Networking / Hardware Systems

Required skills

High-density electro-mechanical/optoelectronic rack design, 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo/Inventor), EIA-310 rack layout, AC/DC power distribution, thermal management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), engineering drawing interpretation

Technologies

SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, PDUs, UPS, EIA-310

Responsibilities

Unify disparate engineering outputs into cohesive rack architecture, lead design and deployment of rack-level quantum systems, establish and improve assembly and test processes, ensure compliance with global electrical and safety standards

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership

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