Description
Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a skilled System Engineer to support our Quantum Experimental Team in a role that is central to the physical realization of Cisco's deployable quantum hardware platforms.
You will collaborate with some of the company's most forward-thinking researchers, engineers, and technology leaders. Within the Outshift Quantum Research team and Quantum Labs, we are pioneering the design and development of practical, scalable, and efficient quantum networking technologies , foundational building blocks for the future Quantum Internet.
Responsibilities:
- Build and architect multi-chassis, rack-level quantum systems tailored to customer and data center requirements, including rack-level power distribution (PDUs, UPS integration, grounding, and electrical isolation), while ensuring compliance with EIA-310, UL, CE, and IEC standards.
- Optimize rack layouts and integrate RF/microwave signal routing to ensure structural stability, thermal performance, serviceability, and reliable, low-noise system operation.
- Develop robust fiber optic routing, slack management, and connector management strategies to ensure low insertion loss, high reliability, and protection against mechanical stress.
- Serve as the primary technical authority responsible for delivering coordinated, rack-mounted quantum systems directly to customer data centers and research facilities, directly driving customer satisfaction and site-acceptance timeline success.
- Unify disparate engineering domain outputs,including precision control electronics, RF/microwave distribution, thermal management, optical/photonic routing, and fiber management,into a cohesive, manufacturable, and serviceable rack architecture.
- Play a key role in establishing the assembly and test infrastructure that will support the scaling of Cisco's quantum hardware platform delivery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors +12 years of related experience or Masters +8 years of related experience or PhD 5+ years of related experience.
- 7+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro-mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) with experience in rack layout design (EIA-310 standard), structural enclosures, and cable management routing.
- Experience with AC/DC power distribution (PDUs, grounding schemes, safety isolation), thermal/airflow management inside enclosed racks, and environmental interlocks.
- Experience with standard optical telecommunication components and architecture, as well as designing or operating optical data center rack systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience defining and performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including authoring site-readiness specifications for enterprise or research customer facilities.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and producing engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly procedures, with demonstrated ability to provide structured design feedback based on assembly and test findings.
- Exposure to quantum optics, quantum communication, or quantum networking hardware.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time away (10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees)
- Flexible vacation time off program
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer