PsiQuantum

Principal Optical Fiber Architect

Milpitas, California, United States · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$230kDetected 2 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsFiber Optics

About the role

The Principle Optical Fiber Architect reports into the System Design organization.
This role leads the Optical Distribution Network (ODN) design and integration for current and future systems.
This includes the design, development, integration and validation of the fiber network and hardware to support the complex fiber network needed in our quantum systems.

Technical Lead of the fiber distribution network for current and future system designs.
Define end-to-end system fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs and control systems. Lead designs that can scale from prototypes to large-scale, manufacturable system fiber networks.
Establish design principles for ultra-low-loss links, length stability, phase and polarization stability.
Own, define & develop design requirements and document requirements for system level behaviors.
Lead build and test prototypes, maintain a BOM.
Lead validation tests plans & deliver proof of concept to productization, working closely with the system build and validation team.

M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years industry experience.
>5+ years experience designing, validating and testing fiber networks and fiber optical systems.
Deep expertise in fiber optics, including loss mechanisms, dispersion, nonlinear effects, polarization, and phase stability.
Experience designing fiber optic systems, fiber networking and working with advanced splice equipment and optimization, fiber handling and routing.
Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).
Experience working with instrumentation used in the photonics and/or the electronics industry.
Experience with software controls in Python.
Experience in product lifecycles, transitioning from R&D to product development.
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning algorithms.
Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skill.
Ability to lead and work in a fast paced environment & collaborate with cross functional team.

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