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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal System Integration Lead (Quantum Hardware) - **Company:** Psiquantum, Corp. - **Location:** San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $195,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), System Availability, Build Process - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-system-integration-lead-quantum-hardware-psiquantum-7923058 ## About the Role + MS in a relevant engineering field (Electronics, Optics, Photonics, EE/CE, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, etc.) with 10+ years of industry experience, or + PhD in a similar field with 6+ years of industry experience. * Technical background + Must have demonstrated experience in electronic-photonics systems (mixed-domain integration: optical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, controls). + Strong understanding of system integration principles: requirements, interfaces, verification, reliability, and integration/test planning. * Leadership + Prior experience in lead positions (technical lead, system lead, integration lead, or program-facing technical leadership). + Track record of driving cross-functional execution and resolving complex technical dependencies. * Communication + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical topics into clear decisions and actionable plans. * Mindset + Strong positive attitude toward change and uncertainty; able to adapt quickly and navigate complex decision-making environments., * Background in data-center-scale system integration (large infrastructure, facility constraints, high availability, safety, commissioning, operational readiness). * Experience integrating systems that span facility + hardware + controls/software, including deployment/commissioning in operational environments. + Familiarity with formal systems engineering tools and methods (MBSE, DOORS/Jama, configuration management, structured V&V). ## Description System Integration Lead will translate quantum system requirements into an implementable, scalable hardware architecture-and then drive cross-functional integration from concept through build, test, and deployment. This role sits at the intersection of quantum system architecture, photonics/electronics hardware, facilities and infrastructure, and system design engineering. You will be a primary technical integrator and communicator who brings clarity, alignment, and execution discipline to a fast-moving environment., * Translate system intent into hardware reality + Gather inputs from the Quantum System Architecture team and convert them into an implementable hardware architecture (requirements, interfaces, subsystems, integration plan, verification strategy). + Own end-to-end system-level requirements decomposition into subsystem specs (photonics, electronics, thermal, mechanical, controls, firmware/software interfaces, infrastructure). + Define and maintain the system architecture baseline as designs evolve-managing changes while protecting system integrity. * Lead cross-functional integration + Coordinate across internal teams including facilities, photonics, electronics, system design engineers, test/validation, packaging, thermal, mechanical, reliability, and other technical leads. + Engage external stakeholders and vendors/partners as needed to ensure interface compatibility, delivery alignment, and integration readiness. + Drive integration readiness reviews, interface alignment, and subsystem bring-up plans. * Own interfaces, trade-offs, and decisions + Establish and manage ICDs (Interface Control Documents), system block diagrams, integration specifications, and dependency maps. + Lead system-level trade studies and decision processes across competing constraints (performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, facility constraints). + Identify integration risks early and own mitigations, contingencies, and escalation paths. * Build processes that scale + Create and continuously improve integration workflows that bring order without slowing innovation (e.g., requirements flow-down, change control, design reviews, configuration management, integration checklists). + Establish clear mechanisms for issue tracking, root-cause analysis, lessons learned, and repeatable test/validation practices. + Help develop an integration culture that balances rigor with startup agility. * Communicate clearly and drive alignment + Serve as a central communication hub across technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Provide concise updates on architecture status, integration risks, schedule impacts, and decision needs. + Align teams through clear documentation, structured meetings, and effective stakeholder management. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1163-empowering-democratic-processes-building-a-hybrid-voting-platform) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1443-how-lufthansa-industry-solutions-is-preparing-for-the-quantum-age) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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