Senior Optical Fibre Engineer

PsiQuantum

Daresbury, United Kingdom
Not specified; base pyy subject to change; eligibl...
On-site
Phd in photonics or related field
Experience with fdtd simulation tools
Hands-on optical fibre characterization
PsiQuantum is building the first useful, million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics architecture

Job Summary

  • PsiQuantum is building the first useful, million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics architecture.
  • The role requires combining optical modelling, deep understanding of specialty fibre behavior, and hands-on experimental validation.
  • Candidates will work with internal teams and external partners to translate performance requirements into practical technical direction.

Matching Summary

PsiQuantum is building the first useful, million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics architecture.

Salary

Not specified; Base pay subject to change; Eligible for equity and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in photonics or related field
  • Experience with FDTD simulation tools
  • Hands-on optical fibre characterization
  • Understanding of modal loss and dispersion
  • Ability to correlate simulation and experiment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with specialty fibre platforms
  • Collaboration with fabrication groups
  • Low loss system environment experience
  • Translating concepts to engineering outcomes

Key Requirements

  • PhD in photonics, optics, physics, or engineering
  • Significant experience in guided-wave photonics
  • Strong understanding of advanced optical fibre tradeoffs

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