Description
The Outshift by Cisco team is one of Cisco's most visible innovation organizations, driving the next generation of transformative technologies and business opportunities. 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.
Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a skilled Principal Hardware Engineer to support our Quantum Experimental Team in a role that is central to the physical realization of Cisco's deployable quantum hardware platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary technical authority responsible for delivering integrated, rack-mounted quantum systems directly to customer data centers and research facilities.
- Unify disparate engineering domain outputs into a cohesive, manufacturable, and serviceable rack architecture.
- Serve as a critical link between the scientific research team and the program management function, ensuring that hardware assembly and test activities are performed with precision.
- Architect scalable, manufacturable rack solutions by integrating electrical, RF/microwave, thermal, optical, and fiber-optic subsystems.
- Lead the design, integration, and deployment of rack-level quantum systems for customer data centers and research environments.
- Ensure compliance with global electrical and safety standards.
- Optimize system layouts for performance, reliability, serviceability, and efficient cable and fiber management.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transition laboratory technologies into robust, deployable hardware platforms.
- Partner with program management to ensure principled execution of assembly, integration, testing, and site acceptance activities.
- Establish and improve assembly and test processes to support the scaling and delivery of Cisco's quantum computing hardware.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience.
- 10+ years experience designing, integrating, and deploying high-density electro-mechanical, optoelectronic, or telecom rack.
- Experience with 3D CAD software.
- Experience with AC/DC power distribution, thermal/airflow management, and environmental interlocks.
- Experience managing a team of engineers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience defining and performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Experience reading, interpreting, and producing engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly procedures.
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.
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
Salary Range: $220,900.00 to $291,500.00