Full-Time

R&D Engineer

Process

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PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

201-500 employees

Develops commercially useful photonics-based quantum computers

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$116k - $155kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D in Physical Sciences or Engineering.
  • 3+ year of R&D experience with process development with emphasis on process integration. For instance, development of a new process flows, integration of new modules in a process flow, or optimization of a process flow.
  • Proficient with JMP or similar data analysis tool.
  • Effective communication and detailed documentation.
Responsibilities
  • Process wafers/coupons in various cleanroom processes, including lithography (liftoff and electron beam), etch, thin film deposition, metallization, clean, and metrology (ellipsometry, SEM, TEM, etc.) at an external fab.
  • Conduct data analysis, prepare presentations, and document your work.
  • Provide hands-on support in the fabrication facility as needed.
  • Coordinate timely resolution of process challenges in the fab.
  • Drive weekly wafer output and shipment.
  • Verify equipment start up & equipment qualification.
  • Work with external fab to improve number of turns and increase output (cycle time reductions, steps simplifications, combine processes, yield improvements, improve variability & uniformity).
  • Actively track wafers in progress and report on their status.

PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer with a photonics-based architecture, leveraging pre-existing manufacturing processes and infrastructure. The company's approach focuses on quantum error correction and solving real-world problems in fields such as medicine, energy, and finance.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PsiQuantum's Chicago expansion facilitates access to a diverse talent pool and innovation.
  • Significant investment from Queensland government provides financial stability and strategic advantages.
  • Growing interest in optical quantum computing aligns with PsiQuantum's focus on photonic qubits.

What critics are saying

  • Intellectual property theft is a concern due to increased cyber-espionage activities.
  • Rapid technological advancements could render PsiQuantum's technology obsolete without continuous innovation.
  • High R&D costs may lead to financial strain if projects don't yield timely results.

What makes PsiQuantum unique

  • PsiQuantum uses photonic qubits, offering scalability and integration with semiconductor technologies.
  • Their partnership with Queensland universities enhances research and addresses the quantum skills gap.
  • PsiQuantum's global expansion strategy includes building utility-scale quantum computers in the US and Australia.

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