CareerPlan

Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer

Milpitas, California, United StatesFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading integration, system-level verification, validation (IV&V), and operational readiness of complex photonic quantum computing systems.

Role type

Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer

Builds

Photonic quantum computing platforms

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

System integration, optical validation, test strategy design, root-cause analysis, cryogenic systems, quantum technologies, automated test software, Python, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical data analysis

Preferred skills

Cryogenic systems, quantum technologies

Technologies

Python, optical instrumentation, lasers, fiber optics, photonic components

Responsibilities

Lead integration, bring-up, verification, and validation of photonic, optical, electro-optical, and electronic subsystems; Define system-level integration and test strategies; Develop system acceptance criteria and validation roadmaps; Drive root-cause investigations and technical problem resolution; Own development of system integration and test infrastructure; Lead system installation and operational readiness activities; Provide technical leadership on best practices; Mentor engineers and technicians.