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Electrician roles at PsiQuantum support the infrastructure behind fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware, from cleanroom facility builds to high-voltage systems. PsiQuantum has a track record of sponsoring international workers across multiple visa categories, making it a viable target for electricians who need work authorization.
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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
The mission of PsiQuantum's Senior Director of Electrical Subsystem Design is to drive the Electronics team's hardware designs which are integral to the underlying system of the quantum computer. This Director will collaborate in cross-functional teams of thermal, mechanical, firmware, and optical engineers. The designs will meet the requirements of the overall system architecture and physical framework of the quantum computer.
Responsibilities
- Design and Architecture Strategy: Developing and implementing multi-blade electrical subsystem design strategies, architectures, processes and best practices that encompass not only hardware but also the attendant low-level control software stack. Map out a scalable and extensible hardware implementation architecture that conforms to the system architectural definition.
- Problem Solving: Active participation in troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues.
- Project Management: Managing electrical subsystem design projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including system design and validation.
- Technical Expertise: Maintaining in-depth technical knowledge of electrical subsystem design principles, software, and industry standards.
- Team Leadership: Leading, mentoring, hiring and developing a team of electrical subsystem designers.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of electrical subsystem designs.
- Design Reviews: Conducting design reviews, providing feedback, and resolving design issues.
- Communication: Communicating design requirements and progress to stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
- 15 years of relevant experience in electrical subsystem design, including team leadership and project management.
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of PCB design principles, including layout, routing, component placement, and stack-up. Strong understanding of multi-PCB systems.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems, including problems associated with signal integrity, EMI, power integrity, etc.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Allegro PCB design software.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, motivate employees, and foster a collaborative environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
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 recruiting@psiquantum.com. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
COMPENSATION
- U.S. Base Pay Range: $255,000—$275,000 USD
- Bay Area Pay Range: $265,000—$290,000 USD
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. 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.
INTRODUCTION
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
The mission of PsiQuantum's Senior Director of Electrical Subsystem Design is to drive the Electronics team's hardware designs which are integral to the underlying system of the quantum computer. This Director will collaborate in cross-functional teams of thermal, mechanical, firmware, and optical engineers. The designs will meet the requirements of the overall system architecture and physical framework of the quantum computer.
Responsibilities
- Design and Architecture Strategy: Developing and implementing multi-blade electrical subsystem design strategies, architectures, processes and best practices that encompass not only hardware but also the attendant low-level control software stack. Map out a scalable and extensible hardware implementation architecture that conforms to the system architectural definition.
- Problem Solving: Active participation in troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues.
- Project Management: Managing electrical subsystem design projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including system design and validation.
- Technical Expertise: Maintaining in-depth technical knowledge of electrical subsystem design principles, software, and industry standards.
- Team Leadership: Leading, mentoring, hiring and developing a team of electrical subsystem designers.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of electrical subsystem designs.
- Design Reviews: Conducting design reviews, providing feedback, and resolving design issues.
- Communication: Communicating design requirements and progress to stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
- 15 years of relevant experience in electrical subsystem design, including team leadership and project management.
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of PCB design principles, including layout, routing, component placement, and stack-up. Strong understanding of multi-PCB systems.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems, including problems associated with signal integrity, EMI, power integrity, etc.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Allegro PCB design software.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, motivate employees, and foster a collaborative environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
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 recruiting@psiquantum.com. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
COMPENSATION
- U.S. Base Pay Range: $255,000—$275,000 USD
- Bay Area Pay Range: $265,000—$290,000 USD
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. 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.
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Document Cleanroom and High-Voltage Experience
PsiQuantum builds and maintains quantum hardware facilities with strict electrical tolerances. Assembling a portfolio of past cleanroom, semiconductor fab, or data center electrical projects gives hiring managers and immigration attorneys the evidence they need to justify sponsorship.
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Filter open Electrician positions at PsiQuantum by visa type on Migrate Mate to confirm which roles currently list sponsorship. This saves time researching individual postings and surfaces active openings matched to your authorization status.
Confirm Prevailing Wage Tier Early With Your Recruiter
DOL prevailing wage determinations for electricians in Palo Alto and Houston, where PsiQuantum operates, can affect both your offer and the LCA filing timeline. Asking the recruiter which wage tier the role is benchmarked against prevents surprises after the offer stage.
Align Your F-1 OPT Start Date With Facility Milestones
If you're on F-1 OPT, PsiQuantum's construction and commissioning phases create natural hiring windows. Coordinating your OPT start date with an active facility build cycle improves your chances of a full-time offer before your authorization window closes.
Prepare Your I-9 Documentation Before Your First Day
As a federal contractor, PsiQuantum uses E-Verify for employment eligibility. Having your List A or List B and C documents ready before your start date prevents E-Verify tentative nonconfirmation flags that can delay clearance for facility access.
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Find Electrician at PsiQuantum JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does PsiQuantum sponsor H-1B visas for Electricians?
Yes, PsiQuantum has sponsored H-1B visas and does so across multiple job functions including technical trades. For an Electrician role to qualify under the H-1B specialty occupation standard, the position typically needs to require at minimum a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific field, combined with licensed trade credentials. Roles tied to PsiQuantum's cleanroom and quantum hardware infrastructure tend to meet that bar.
How do I apply for Electrician jobs at PsiQuantum?
Applications go through PsiQuantum's careers page, where Electrician roles are listed under facilities and infrastructure. Browse open positions on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship. Before applying, tailor your resume to reflect high-voltage, cleanroom, or semiconductor facility experience, since those qualifications align directly with PsiQuantum's operational environment.
Which visa types does PsiQuantum commonly sponsor for Electrician roles?
PsiQuantum sponsors across several work visa categories for Electrician positions, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and J-1 for exchange visitors. The right visa depends on your nationality and current status. Each pathway has different employer filing requirements, so clarifying which category applies to you early in the process is important.
What qualifications does PsiQuantum expect for sponsored Electrician positions?
PsiQuantum's Electrician roles are tied to high-spec facility builds for quantum computing hardware, not standard commercial construction. Expect requirements around a journeyman or master electrician license, experience with cleanroom environments, semiconductor fabs, or data centers, and familiarity with high-voltage and low-voltage systems. Experience reading technical drawings for specialized lab infrastructure is a practical differentiator in the hiring process.
How do I time my visa filing if I receive an Electrician offer from PsiQuantum?
Timing depends on your visa category. H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once per year with a lottery in March and an October 1 start date, so an offer in spring may require waiting a full cycle. E-3 and TN visas move faster and can be processed at consulates or ports of entry without the cap constraint. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B filings and reduces adjudication to around 15 business days.
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