PsiQuantum · 22 hours ago
Senior Director, Package Engineering
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expPsiQuantum is dedicated to building the first useful quantum computers that can deliver significant breakthroughs. The Senior Director of Packaging Engineering will lead a team responsible for the design of opto-mechanical packages and ensure quality integration and deployment of quantum systems.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design subassemblies and boxes for QC sub-systems with electronics and silicon photonics chips for both cryogenic and room temperature environment in vacuum systems
Establish and maintain design flow, conduct design reviews with necessary mechanical, thermal, structural, stress analysis from simulation and measurement - to meet design target and requirement by sub-system team
Work with cross functional team and suppliers on DFM, FMEA to finalize design, and support process team to finalize assembly process flow; Release design document in the system with change controls
Work with supply chain and suppliers to deliver and verify first article piece parts and provide reports vs. design
Support process team of the initial sub-assembly build and related verification per FMEA and DFM; and follow on piece part quality control
Manage budget, capex, hiring per AOP including associated CAD tool licenses and machines
Project-managing and deliverable, execution milestone, schedule tracking for internal and external suppliers
Qualification
Required
Experience working within small startup and/or large companies managing opto-mechanical packaging teams with proven track record to bring product in volume (e.g in datacom, telecom optical communication industry)
Experienced with optical and photonics systems; Cryogenic system experience is a plus
Familiar with key opto-mechanical packaging supplier base and the quality system
Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines, and to follow a disciplined work process
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong interpersonal, communication skills to be able to work with all levels of the organization from the founders of the company to techs
A lead by example person, lead from the front attitude when all hands-on-deck situations arise, get involved in day-to-day tasks to assure peak performance and safe work environment for everyone
Master's degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics
15+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex thermal, mechanical and optical problems
Proficient in 2D & 3D packaging tools (Solidworks), thermal, structure and stress simulation (Ansys) and measurement tools with hands-on experience
Experience in design, analysis and assembly of subsystems, NPI and manufacture support including supplier management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations
Strong management skills
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Company
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
BlackRockAtomicoFounders Fund
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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