Senior Automation Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement automation software for real-time control of precision hardware, including optomechanical alignment systems and nano-positioning stages
• Develop algorithms and motion sequences for sub-micron optical alignment, calibration, and measurement routines
• Integrate motion control systems with cameras, sensors, and software platforms to automate complex alignment workflows
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for functional testing, system validation, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and systems engineers to define software interfaces for precision hardware
• Guide junior team members and lead code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Ensure high standards of software quality, reliability, and repeatability in both lab and production environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience in automation software engineering with a focus on motion control or hardware integration
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or C# for real-time systems or hardware interfacing
• Hands-on experience with nano-positioning systems (e.g., PI, Aerotech, Newport), motion controllers, or precision actuators
• Deep understanding of control systems, sensor integration, and closed-loop feedback
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, optics, and high-precision metrology
• Experience with data acquisition and automation tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with image processing and computer vision using libraries like OpenCV
• Experience with optical alignment techniques, beam steering, or interferometry
• Knowledge of automation frameworks for system-level testing and validation
• Experience with high-vacuum or cleanroom-compatible automation systems
• Experience with Jira and Arena PLM

About the Company

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing to scale quantum systems.