Quantum Electronics Engineer

Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Posted
8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

PsiQuantum is seeking a Quantum Electronics Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic and electro-optic systems for quantum computing.

In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design and implement high-performance electronic solutions for controlling and reading out quantum photonic hardware. This includes RF design, electro-optic modulation, and low-latency control systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop RF and high-speed electronic systems for quantum hardware applications.
  • Support the design of electro-optic (EO) packages and modulator driving electronics.
  • Develop low-latency electronic solutions for quantum system control and readout.
  • Work on readout systems for superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs).
  • Collaborate with photonics and quantum teams to integrate electronics with optical systems.
  • Assist in FPGA-based system design and implementation for control and data acquisition.
  • Participate in debugging and optimization of complex quantum hardware systems.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Degree (PhD or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Strong background in RF and high-speed electronic design.
  • Experience working with electro-optic systems or photonic hardware.
  • Understanding of signal integrity, noise, and timing in high-performance systems.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience designing electronics for quantum or cryogenic systems.
  • Familiarity with FPGA development and programming.
  • Knowledge of superconducting nanowire detectors and readout electronics.
  • Experience with low-latency system design and high-speed data acquisition.
  • Experience with ASIC design or collaboration with ASIC development teams for high-speed or low-latency electronic systems.

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.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Daresbury, United Kingdom £50,000—£57,000 GBP

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