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R&D Engineer

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PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

201-500 employees

Develops commercially useful photonics-based quantum computers

Data & Analytics
Consulting
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$116k - $155kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical 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

24%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $940 million investment from Australian and Queensland governments positions PsiQuantum for substantial growth and innovation.
  • The establishment of PsiQuantum's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Brisbane is expected to create 400 jobs and numerous PhD positions, boosting local talent and the economy.
  • PsiQuantum's ambitious plan to operationalize a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027 could revolutionize industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, and transportation.

What critics are saying

  • The high financial stakes and public investment in PsiQuantum create pressure for rapid and successful development, which may lead to operational and strategic challenges.
  • The complexity of scaling a fault-tolerant quantum computer to a million qubits poses significant technical risks and uncertainties.

What makes PsiQuantum unique

  • PsiQuantum's focus on building the world's first fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computer sets it apart from competitors who are still in the experimental or small-scale phase.
  • The company's photonics-based approach to quantum computing, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, offers a unique technological edge.
  • Significant financial backing from both the Australian federal and Queensland state governments, along with strategic partnerships with local universities, provides a robust support system for rapid development.

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