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Staff Fiber Optics System Engineer

PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 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 Staff Optical Fiber Link Design Engineer will focus on designing and integrating optical distribution networks for quantum systems. Daily responsibilities include developing fiber network designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and validating fiber optic components to meet performance requirements. The role also involves creating detailed designs, conducting calculations, and utilizing Python for software controls related to lab equipment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PsiQuantum as an employer.

What you need

  • M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • 5+ years experience designing, validating and testing fiber networks and fiber optical systems
  • Experience in fiber optics, including loss mechanisms, dispersion, nonlinear effects, polarization, and phase stability
  • Experience designing fiber optic systems and working with advanced splice equipment
  • Experience with optical test equipment including power meters and optical spectrum analyzers

What you get

  • competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) with company match
  • equity grants
  • access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
  • wellness benefits
  • family support programs

Worth weighing

  • no salary listed in the posting, but ranges provided based on geographic zones
  • role involves working with advanced technology in a rapidly evolving field
  • some benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location or role

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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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