Director, Electro-Optical Validation

PsiQuantum•Milpitas, CA

20h•$189,600 - $318,300

About The Position

The Electro-Optical Validation Director ensures sub-assemblies and blades are validated according to plan. The role leads characterization, testing, binning, and failure analysis for next-generation high-speed electro-optical modules based on silicon photonics for quantum computing applications. The Director defines the global validation strategy for next-generation products, from proof of concept for new test methodologies and early designs through high-volume manufacturing. The role also manages and develops the validation team, oversees validation execution and reporting, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to inform product development and resolve issues. The position is based within one of four U.S. geographic pay zones; the posting does not specify a particular work location or workplace arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering or a related field.
10+ years of relevant industry experience validating and testing optical systems.
5+ years of team and people management experience; director-level experience preferred.
Proven record leading validation and failure analysis of high-speed electro-optical hardware products, such as high-speed optical transceivers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and technical experts.
Direct experience validating silicon photonics assemblies, advanced optical modules, or multi-chip co-packaged systems.
Expertise with high-speed electro-optical devices and test equipment, such as electro-optical modulators, RF detectors, pulsed lasers, and optical real-time oscilloscopes.
Expertise with high-speed and optical equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Digital Communication Analyzers (DCAs), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs), and Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs).
Expertise debugging RF electronics, electro-optical driving architectures, embedded firmware, and real-time logic.

Responsibilities

Own the development and execution of comprehensive characterization, verification, and validation plans for electro-optical multiplexers and switches, meeting challenging deadlines.
Manage the validation team, including technical oversight, project management, talent management, performance evaluations, and coaching.
Oversee measurements and deliver validation reports and daily activity summaries.
Identify issues, document them, and drive failure analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Track milestones and the impact of delays on the overall program, and report expected yield indications to the operations team.
Review electro-optical hardware designs, including optics, electronics, firmware, software, and thermal design; identify key parameters to measure and influence designs to ensure testability.
Establish effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and provide key learnings for the development of next-generation products.
Lead technical discussions to review data and results, summarize outcomes, and determine next steps.
Mentor junior engineers and support the development of experienced engineers and technical leads.
Define technical career paths and build subject matter expertise through proactive coaching, regular performance evaluations, and knowledge sharing.