# Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer at psiquantum

- Company: psiquantum
- What the company does: PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first commercially useful quantum computer to solve humanity. Backed by Founders Fund and Redpoint.
- Company website: https://www.psiquantum.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://www.psiquantum.com/apply?gh_jid=8009508003&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/psiquantum-senior-system-integration-and-optical-validation-engineer/

## About the role

The Senior System Integration & Optical Validation Engineer is responsible for leading the integration, system-level verification and validation (IV&V), and operational readiness of complex photonic quantum computing systems. This role develops integration strategies, test methodologies, validation processes, and deployment procedures to ensure integrated systems meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or B.S. with 10+ years of equivalent experience
- Demonstrated expertise in developing system-level test strategies, verification methodologies, acceptance criteria, and experimental approaches for complex integrated systems
- Strong understanding of optical technologies, including lasers, fiber optics, photonic components, optical instrumentation, and measurement techniques
- Proven ability to troubleshoot multidisciplinary optical systems using structured experimental methods, quantitative data analysis, and systematic root-cause investigation
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions in fast-paced engineering environments
- Experience with cryogenic systems or quantum technologies is highly desirable

Tags: SubSystem Validation

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