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# Principal System Integration Lead (Quantum Hardware)

- **Company:** Psiquantum, Corp.
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $195,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, 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:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-system-integration-lead-quantum-hardware-milpitas-ca--96a5537e-f651-43c7-95fc-81dbee96cc4c

## About the Role

System Integration (SI), Quantum Mechanics, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Finance, Problem Solving Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agriculture, Material Moving, Photonics, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), * Education & experience

 * 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 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.