Senior System Design Engineer
Core
Design and deliver working electro-optic boxes for million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics.
Role type
Senior Systems Design Engineer (Electro-optics)
Builds
Working electro-optic boxes (quantum computing hardware)
Domain
Quantum Computing / Silicon Photonics / Electro-optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electro-optic system design, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber networking, optical test equipment operation, Python scripting, cross-functional product development, system validation
Preferred skills
vacuum systems, optical simulations
Technologies
Python, Controls SW APIs, optical test equipment (power meters, OBR, OSA)
Responsibilities
Define design requirements for boxes to meet system specifications; Lead design, development, and qualification of boxes; Develop deep understanding of system functionality, PIC/EIC functionality, and thermal/fiber network requirements; Define test specifications and collaborate with Build Process and Validation teams; Script Python to control lab equipment and proprietary systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC