Senior Optical Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop assembly process flows and build sub-assemblies for quantum computer subsystems involving electronics and silicon photonics chips
• Finalize design and assembly process flows using DFM, DFQ, and FMEA tools
• Verify equipment, tooling, and fixtures from suppliers and perform process capability analysis
• Release assembly process documents, work instructions, and control plans to operations teams
• Develop in-house processes and manage contractor manufacturing for external processes

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics
• 5+ years of experience in opto-mechanical assembly process problems
• Experience with semiconductor packaging and inspection (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill)
• Familiarity with opto-mechanical packaging equipment and quality systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or JMP
• Experience in semiconductor, datacom, telecom, or optical communication industries
• Experience with NPI pilot lines and transferring processes to operations
• Experience managing contract manufacturing suppliers
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations

About the Company

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering breakthroughs in energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, and other foundational industries. Their architecture is based on silicon photonics, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing to scale quantum systems.