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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: An Optical Process Engineering Manager leads the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for optical components and systems. This role combines technical expertise in optics, materials, and manufacturing with leadership responsibilities to ensure the high-quality, cost-effective production of optical products, including lasers, photonic devices, fiber optics, and sensors. Responsibilities: Process Development & Optimization Design, develop, and improve optical manufacturing processes. Optimize yield, throughput, cycle time, and product quality. Support process transfer from R&D to production. Develop process control methodologies and statistical monitoring systems. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to optics, fiber optics alignment, and length matching, or photonics assembly. Engineering Leadership Lead and mentor a team of process, manufacturing, and optical engineers. Assign project priorities and monitor execution timelines. Foster continuous improvement and technical innovation. Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, quality, supply chain, and operations teams. Manufacturing & Quality Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Oversee equipment qualification, validation, and maintenance strategies. Project Management Manage engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities. Work with vendors and suppliers on process capability and equipment integration. Present technical updates and manufacturing metrics to senior leadership. Technical Responsibilities Develop optical fabrication processes such as: Optical alignment and fiber optic education Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Optical Engineering Physics Photonics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Related engineering discipline Experience: 7–12+ years of experience in optical manufacturing or process engineering. 2–5+ years of leadership or people management experience. Experience with high-volume manufacturing and process scale-up. SPC (Statistical Process Control). DOE (Design of Experiments). FMEA. Lean/Six Sigma. Process validation. Experience with metrology and characterization tools. Proficiency in engineering software and data analysis tools. Preferred Skills Semiconductor or photonics industry experience. Automation and robotics integration knowledge. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Typical Tools & Technologies. Optical metrology systems. Laser alignment equipment. CAD software. MATLAB / Python / JMP / Minitab. MES system. Cleanroom equipment. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: 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, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $201,400 — $236,600 USD Zone 2 $181,200 — $212,900 USD Zone 3 $161,100 — $189,300 USD Zone 4 $140,900 — $165,600 USD
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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