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Senior Optical Process 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 Senior Optical Process Engineer at PsiQuantum will focus on process development and assembly for quantum computer subsystems, involving both R&D and volume system integration. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to finalize design and assembly processes, as well as managing equipment and tooling from suppliers. The engineer will also develop in-house processes and provide technical support to ensure quality and efficiency in assembly builds.

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1/5
freshness
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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 an applicable engineering discipline such as Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics
  • 5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex opto-mechanical assembly process problems
  • Experience in design, analysis, and assembly of subsystems built NPI pilot line, transferred process to operation, and supported manufacturing supplier and contract manufacturing management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations

Nice to have

  • Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP
  • Experience working within opto-mechanical process teams with a proven track record to bring a product to volume
  • Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI
  • Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process
  • Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong communication skills to provide process perspective input during product development

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and quick problem-solving skills
  • Role involves both R&D and volume production responsibilities, which may vary in focus over time

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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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