Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Photonics
PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
- high 72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
- Hiring momentum
- 108 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.
About this role
The Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer will lead the design and development of test automation and test stations for electro-optical components in a photonic quantum computer. Responsibilities include selecting instrumentation, developing software for automated testing, analyzing test data, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure effective production transitions.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer physical science, or equivalent degrees, or 6+ years of industry experience
- Experience with interfacing and automating optical hardware test equipment
- Proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming
- Experience in developing test methods such as tuning/calibration algorithms
- Knowledgeable in sourcing test equipment and testing optical assemblies and electronics
- Experience in the design and testing of high-speed electro-optical systems
Nice to have
- Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and SQL
- Experience leveraging AI to resolve common problems and develop code
What you get
- Base pay range of $155,000 — $180,000 USD
- Bay Area pay range of $180,000 — $200,000 USD
- Eligible for equity and benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves high responsibility in a cutting-edge field, which may require significant commitment
- Compensation may vary based on qualifications and geographic location
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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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