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Job Summary
The mission of PsiQuantum's Staff Applications, Test & Failure Analysis Engineer role is to serve as a bridge between the Electronics team and the System Engineering team to solve PCBA technical issues; perform failure analysis; implement corrective action in design and test; improve PCBA test coverage; and provide training for PCBA use. This engineer will collaborate in cross-functional teams of thermal, mechanical, firmware, RTL and optical engineers.
Responsibilities
Gain familiarity with the Quantum Computer electrical and system designs.
Answer internal customer inquiries.
Trouble-shoot customer problems, participating in cross-functional teams as needed.
Perform failure analysis on customer returns and internal yield loss.
Implement corrective action in test and designs as needed.
Participate in design and test coverage reviews.
Experience/Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
7 years of relevant experience in applications, test and failure analysis.
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.
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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 estimated annual base salary range for this role is
Zone 1
$176,500—$207,400 USD
Zone 2
$158,900—$186,700 USD
Zone 3
$141,200—$165,900 USD
Zone 4
$123,600—$145,200 USD
