Cryogenic Electrical Interconnect Engineer

PsiQuantums 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 architectureand approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe 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: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

That approach has since been tested at the highest level of scrutiny the U.S. government applies to emerging technology and it has held 2025PsiQuantumclosed a$1 billionfunding round that valued the company at$7 2026 the U.S. Department of Commerce signed a $100 million Letter of Intent under the CHIPS and Science Act followed by a $125 million agreement with DARPA under Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking InitiativePsiQuantumsmost valuable U.S. government agreement to date. This year we also broke ground on our utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane Australia and continued building out our Chicago site. Victor Peng our CEO and co-founder Jeremy OBrien now ExecutiveChairman lead a team and board that reflects how seriously the world is taking this build joined this year by Intels Lip-Bu Tan and Atomicos NiklasZennström.

PsiQuantumalso 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 includingAirbusLockheedMartin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemical to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shift and a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we now havethe fundingthe governmentvalidation andthe sitesunder construction to make it real.

Job Summary:

The Cryogenic Electrical Interconnect Engineer is responsible for the design development integration and testing of electrical interconnect solutions used within PsiQuantums cryogenic systems.

This role focuses on cables connectors electrical feedthroughs and PCB interconnects operating in vacuum and cryogenic environments. The engineer develops the electrical connection architecture required to interconnect components within the cryostat provide reliable connections at cryogenic temperatures and route electrical signals through the cryostat vacuum boundary to external equipment.

The Cryogenic Electrical Interconnect Engineer combines electrical and mechanical engineering expertise to develop interconnect solutions that meet electrical performance thermal mechanical vacuum and integration requirements. The role supports engineering activities from concept development through detailed design component selection qualification testing manufacturing installation and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate combines electrical interconnect expertise with strong mechanical engineering judgment and an understanding of the challenges associated with vacuum and cryogenic environments.

They are comfortable working at the interface between electrical mechanical thermal and cryogenic engineering and can translate electrical connectivity requirements into practical cable connector feedthrough and PCB interconnect solutions.

They are able to move between detailed 3D design component selection engineering analysis supplier coordination hands-on testing integration and troubleshooting. Success in this role requires attention to detail practical engineering judgment and effective collaboration across electrical mechanical cryogenic system and supplier teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design electrical cables and cable assemblies for operation in vacuum and cryogenic environments.
• Design electrical feedthroughs and interconnect solutions across cryostat vacuum boundaries.
• Design and integrate electrical connectors for PCB and electronic components operating at cryogenic temperatures.
• Develop interconnect architectures between electronic components located inside the cryostat and external room-temperature equipment.
• Select cables conductors connectors feedthroughs insulation materials and associated components based on electrical thermal mechanical vacuum and cryogenic requirements.
• Evaluate thermal conduction through electrical cables and interconnects and contribute to the management of cryostat thermal loads.
• Design cable routing mechanical supports strain relief and thermal anchoring solutions within the cryostat.
• Evaluate mechanical and thermal effects on connectors and cable assemblies including differential thermal contraction during cooldown and warmup.
• Develop 3D CAD models drawings interface definitions and specifications for cables connectors feedthroughs and associated mechanical components.
• Work closely with electrical mechanical PCB cryogenic and system engineering teams to define and manage interconnect requirements and interfaces.
• Support component selection and qualification through engineering analysis and testing.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical mechanical thermal vacuum and cryogenic performance of interconnect components and assemblies.
• Support procurement and manufacturing activities and work directly with cable connector feedthrough and electronics suppliers.
• Support installation integration commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical interconnect systems within cryogenic equipment.
• Analyze field and test issues related to electrical interconnects and develop technical solutions where required.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• BSc Courses Eligibility Fees & Verified Programs . Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience designing electrical interconnects cable assemblies connectors electronic packaging or related electromechanical systems.
• Professional experience with connectors and cables for electronic components and systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical interconnect design including conductors insulation connectors shielding grounding and signal integrity considerations.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles relevant to connector and cable design including tolerances mechanical interfaces strain relief and material selection.
• Experience designing components and assemblies using 3D CAD software. Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.
• Ability to develop engineering drawings specifications interface definitions and component requirements.
• Ability to work across electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines to develop integrated solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and handle multiple assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing cables connectors or electrical feedthroughs for vacuum and/or cryogenic environments.
• Experience with cryogenic electronic systems and electrical interconnects operating at cryogenic temperatures.
• Experience with superconducting cables superconducting electrical connections or other low-temperature electrical technologies.
• Understanding of material behavior at cryogenic temperatures including differential thermal contraction and its impact on electrical and mechanical interfaces.
• Understanding of thermal conduction through electrical wiring and methods for thermal anchoring of cables within cryogenic systems.
• Experience with hermetic electrical feedthroughs and vacuum-compatible connectors and materials.
• Experience with PCB connectors and electronic packaging for cryogenic applications.
• Experience with low-noise high-density high-frequency or other performance-sensitive electrical interconnects.
• Hands-on experience assembling testing and troubleshooting cables connectors feedthroughs and electronic hardware.
• Experience performing vacuum thermal cycling cryogenic and electrical qualification testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes applicable to cable and connector assemblies including soldering crimping brazing and related joining techniques.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.

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.

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Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographicmarkets and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled withinone of the followingU.S. geographic zones each with its own salary range.

Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent onvarious factorsincluding but not limited to a candidates qualifications relevant education and training competencies experience geographic location business needs and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.

• Zone 1- Bay Area and NYC

• Zone 2-Examples include LosAngelesandWashington DC

• Zone 3-Examples include Austin Chicagoand Sacramento

• Zone 4-Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and manyremote locations

This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents 401(k) with company match equity grants access to financial wellness tools and planning resources wellness benefits family support programs life and disability insurance paid leave programs company-designated paid holidays discretionary time off (DTO) and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location role or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

The e s timated annual base salary rangefor this role is:

Zone 1

$126600 - $148700 USD

Zone 2

$113900 - $133800 USD

Zone 3

$101300 - $119000 USD

Zone 4

$88600 - $104100 USD

Required Experience:

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