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Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer

PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer at PsiQuantum will focus on thermomechanical characterization of silicon dies and sub-assemblies, conducting failure analysis and debugging activities. This role requires expertise in mechanical, thermal, and packaging engineering, along with experience in photonics and electrical engineering being a plus. The engineer will utilize root cause analysis tools and data processing software to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
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 or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or Applied Physics
  • 10+ years of experience in failure analysis in opto-mechanical assembly processes
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagram, hypothesis table, and 8D approach
  • Experience with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • Proficiency in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP
  • Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes and testing methodologies

Nice to have

  • Peripheral experience in photonics and electrical engineering
  • Good team worker with a positive attitude

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 specific salary mentioned for the role, only ranges based on geographic zones
  • Role involves working in a fast-paced environment which may imply high pressure
  • Experience in photonics is preferred but not mandatory

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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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