QCi is seeking a high-caliber Applications Engineer to support our Photonics Division. This role combines laboratory development with high-impact field engagement. You will spend approximately 70% of your time at our Santa Barbara facility, split between the lab—developing proof-of-concept demonstrations—and the office, providing technical support to new and existing customers. The remaining 30% of your time will involve domestic travel to customer sites and trade shows to showcase our technology and secure critical design wins. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated balance of technical expertise in photonic principles, hands-on hardware/software integration skills, and the professional soft skills necessary to cultivate long-term customer relationships and brand trust.

This position is responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement programs of a 150 mm wafer line based on QCi’s thin film lithium niobate (TELN) technology. The Continuous Improvement team will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The role involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing process enhancements, and utilizing methodologies such as “Zero Unplanned Maintenance”, “Statistical Factory Controls”, “Lean and Six Sigma”, “5S”, “Best Practice Sharing Programs”, and “Cost Improvement Initiatives”.

As the Director, Business Development for Quantum Sensing, you will be responsible for expanding our market presence, establishing key relationships, and fostering new opportunities for our cutting-edge quantum sensing solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our quantum sensing solutions by driving market adoption and expansion and helping industries unlock the power of QCi’s photonic technology portfolio. In this role, you will be an ambassador for QCi’s photonics and quantum technologies, influencing both commercial and governmental sectors, educating potential customers on the transformative impact of quantum technology, and managing the end-to-end sales lifecycle. You will actively lead efforts to grow our

The Director of Engineering leads the engineering team to deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable technology solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals. This role balances technical depth with leadership excellence, fostering a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring timely and successful execution of engineering projects.

The Product Manager for High-Performance Quantum Machines will serve as the owner of the product line, leading its lifecycle from concept to commercialization. This role bridges technical expertise with market insights to deliver quantum computing solutions tailored to customer needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed market expectations while maintaining alignment with QCi’s strategic goals.

Through direction from the EHS Director, the EHS Engineer is responsible for managing the day-to-day environmental, health, and safety operations at QCi’s four semiconductor manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Massachusetts. This role requires a strong environmental compliance background and encompasses hazardous materials management, chemical inventory control, emergency response readiness, and regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in maintaining a safe work environment while ensuring the facility meets all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations. The role will be based in Bedford, MA location and travel to the other locations as needed with 25-30% travel expected.

We are seeking an experienced Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Engineer to test, evaluate and analyze the photonic devices for market and internal quantum applications. This role will collaborate closely with the PIC design and fabrication team to iterate and optimize out internal PDK, customized devices. The test work should be summarized to debug with design team and fabrication team.

The Equipment Technician – Plasma Processes supports daily operations and maintenance of plasma etch and deposition tools within QCi’s thin‑film lithium niobate wafer fab. This role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and continuous operation of systems such as PECVD, ICP, RIE, and IBE equipment. Working closely with equipment engineers, process engineers, and operations staff, the technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery activities to maximize uptime, process stability, and production throughput in a cleanroom environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Entropy Quantum Computer at customer sites. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to provide exceptional on-site support. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum technology, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking solutions in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. If you are passionate about changing the world by empowering revolutionary new quantum technologies, we want to hear from you!

QCi is expanding its IT operations team and is seeking a System and Network Administrator to support endpoint environments (MacOS, Windows, Linux), Microsoft 365, and day-to-day infrastructure for our growing engineering and fabrication teams in Tempe. This is a hands-on role supporting both end users and operational systems within a highly technical manufacturing environment.

QCi is seeking an experienced IT compliance analyst to ensure the processes and associated controls for the compliance frameworks are designed, managed, and assessed for effectiveness to reduce overall compliance risk across the organization. This includes performing continuous monitoring and driving audit actions to ensure adherence to the in-scope compliance frameworks. The IT Compliance Analyst will liaise closely with key stakeholders to ensure full alignment on all IT regulatory compliance issues and be the primary subject matter expert, leading assigned audit program(s). In addition to this, they will establish a comprehensive understanding of the organization audit and compliance programs (i.e., SOX, PCI, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, etc.).

QCi is seeking an experienced machinist to operate and manage a CNC machine shop. This person will be responsible for setting up and operating a 5-axis CNC mill to fabricate precision parts. This person will be responsible for selecting tools, monitoring production, and inspecting parts while adhering to all the necessary safety requirements. This is not a role where every setup, speed, or process is handed to you. You will be expected to think critically, troubleshoot issues, and help determine the best approach for manufacturing precision components across a range of materials. You will also have the opportunity to contribute beyond machining. When production demands slows, you may assist with fabrication projects, equipment support, tooling improvements, or other operational and

We are s eeking a dedicated and passionate Manufacturing Engineer to build our production team in Hoboken, NJ. In this vital role, you will define process methodology from engineering to pilot manufacturing, create assembly drawings, and test protocols for manufacturing and assembling cutting-edge products. You will conduct thorough testing to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications, playing a key role in our quality control processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams of electrical, FPGA, optical, mechanical, embedded, and software engineers, you will enhance product performance, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in our products. This is a unique opportunity to build a team to help define the manufacturing process from scratch, in

As the Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Fiber Alignment, you will be responsible for developing, sustaining, and continuously improving the automated and semi‑automated manufacturing systems that enable production of our advanced laser products. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of production, driving yield, throughput, and process stability. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, and R&D to transition robust processes from development into volume manufacturing and support them throughout the product lifecycle. You will play a key role in scaling precision photonics assembly processes—particularly in fiber alignment and attach—and ensuring they remain reliable, controlled, and manufacturable at scale.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of hardware components for our innovative projects. This position drives the mechanical design of server chassis for quantum photonic systems, the structural platforms that house, support, and stabilize quantum computing hardware ensuring precise integration of electronics, power distribution, cabling, cooling and optical components. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum technology, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking solutions in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. If you are passionate about changing the world by empowering

QCi is seeking an Optomechanical Engineer — at a level commensurate with experience — to design and develop precision opto-mechanical assemblies and photonic module packages for Aerospace & Defense and advanced photonics applications. This individual will work across system-level architecture and component-level packaging, owning projects from concept through prototype, qualification, and manufacturing transfer. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter and problem solver with a data-driven mindset who operates effectively with minimal supervision.

QCi is seeking a highly motivated senior process engineer to join our team to support several high priority customer projects. In this role, the candidate will work collaboratively with a cross functional team of process engineers, PIC designers, RF designers, and PIC characterization engineers to fabricate non-linear photonic integrated circuits based on thin film lithium niobate. The ideal candidate will have several years of process development experience in etching (chemical etch, plasma etch, ion beam etch), deposition (electron beam evaporation, sputtering), lithography (photolithography, electron beam lithography) and metrology (SEM, AFM, TEM, stylus profilometry, white light interferometry).

We are seeking a highly driven and technically proficient Project Manager to lead cross-functional development programs involving software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware integration. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing complex technical projects from concept through deployment while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background with experience in embedded systems, FPGA development environments, and software development lifecycles, combined with excellent program execution and stakeholder management capabilities.

QCi is seeking a quality control engineer to work with its quantum machines manufacturing team. The Quality Engineer (QE) develops and maintains quality control plans to ensure the products meet required internal or external specifications. This includes designing test plans, defining inspection criteria, performing audits and evaluating production quality. Assist, as directed in meeting department goals and objectives as established by Management. This position will be responsible for supporting different teams such as Optical, Mechanical, Electrical in development of system architecture assembly and test plans

The Quantum Optical Engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and optimization of QCi’s advanced remote sensing and secure communication systems. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with system-level optical design, supporting products from initial concept through production. The successful candidate will have a strong background in optical engineering, photonics, quantum optics, and optoelectronics, along with experience testing and troubleshooting optical systems and analyzing experimental data. Working closely with a cross-disciplinary engineering team, this individual will help improve system performance, reliability, and scalability, while also contributing to quality assurance processes and workflow improvements. This position is based in Hoboken, NJ,

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate R&D Technician to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the research and development of cutting-edge products, conduct thorough testing to ensure proper functioning in accordance with specifications, and contribute to our validation processes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams of electrical, FPGA, optical, mechanical, embedded, and software engineers, you will support product performance, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in our products.

We are seeking an experienced and talented RF/Systems Engineer to be part of our developmental efforts. As an RF/Systems Engineer you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and applying novel and advanced physical effects in the fields of photonics, quantum sensing, and beyond to the practical missions of RF communications and signal intelligence to provide new strategic capabilities for the warfighter. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimentation and the scientific method, having designed and carried out experiments and test plans, as well as a strong background in RF and electromagnetic theory, simulation, and correlating theoretical and simulated predictions with experimentally measured results. This position offers a unique opportunity to

The successful applicant will be part of a team that produces world-class sensors based on photodetectors, diode lasers, and other wafer-based optoelectronic devices for various applications including optical communications, remote sensing (e.g., lidar and laser rangefinding), quantum sensing, high-performance imaging, and photonic integrated circuits. Working collaboratively with the rest of our in-house wafer fabrication team, the Semiconductor Process Engineer will oversee the development and production of state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors, laser diodes, and other optoelectronic devices. This individual will develop and optimize new device fabrication processes, guide process technicians to successfully complete these fabrication process, improve processing procedures,

The successful applicant will be part of a team that produces world-class sensors based on photodetectors, diode lasers, and other wafer-based optoelectronic devices for various applications including optical communications, remote sensing (e.g., lidar and laser rangefinding), quantum sensing, high-performance imaging, and photonic integrated circuits. Working collaboratively with the rest of our in-house wafer fabrication team, the Semiconductor Process Engineer will oversee the development and production of state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors, laser diodes, and other optoelectronic devices. This individual will develop and optimize new device fabrication processes, guide process technicians to successfully complete these fabrication process, improve processing procedures,

We build the photonic hardware behind the next generation of quantum technologies — quantum computing, networking, and sensing. As the technical anchor for PIC packaging, you will own the assembly and reliability of our quantum PIC modules from concept through prototype and low-volume production: getting single photons and entangled states into and out of a chip with sub-micron precision, and building assemblies that hold performance through repeated thermal cycling. This is a hands-on, bench-and-lab role for someone who has spent a career solving the physical problems of optical packaging and wants to apply that craft to the low-loss, low-noise demands of quantum photonics.

Government Affairs & Advocacy Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies aligned withcorporate priorities and long-term business objectives. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the company’s operations, industry, and growth strategy. Represent the company before government agencies, elected officials, trade associations, decision makers, and industry coalitions. Build and maintain productive relationships with policymakers, regulators, legislative staff, and external stakeholders. Coordinate advocacy efforts related to pending legislation, regulatory rulemaking, and public policy initiatives. Draft policy position papers, testimony, briefing materials, and executive talking points. Corporate Strategy & Executive Support Advise

We are seeking an experienced Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Engineer to design, develop, and optimize integrated and packaged photonic devices oriented by market and internal quantum applications. This role will be pivotal in driving PIC technology from concept through scalable manufacturing, ensuring designs meet the demanding performance requirements of quantum applications. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with fabrication, test and market teams.

We are looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Mathematical Optimization and quantum algorithm development. This role is critical in architecting the core software engine that drives our proprietary photonic quantum processors, combining complex mathematical formulations with physical optical hardware feedback.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Hardware Engineer to be part of our hardware development efforts. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced hardware systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and skills in a challenging and innovative technology environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum technology, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking solutions in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. If you are passionate about changing the world by empowering revolutionary new quantum technologies, we want to hear from you!

Identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support operational efficiency. Support workflow analysis, layout planning, time studies, and related manufacturing optimization efforts. Apply industrial engineering methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling to improve operations. Architect, write, debug, and maintain small software applications used for fab or manufacturing control. Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications. Support and improve production reporting, recipe management, material tracking, equipment reporting, and critical measurement data analysis systems. Maintain documentation for cost models, process changes, equipment specifications,

The Senior New Business Development Lead will be responsible for identifying, creating, and winning new business in industrial, defense, and commercial photonics markets. The ideal candidate is a proactive hunter who builds opportunities from scratch, opens new doors, and drives design wins by engaging directly with technical and executive stakeholders. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth through the expansion of existing products into new markets and with new customers while contributing to the development of innovative new product concepts that leverage our unique technologies and core capabilities in lasers and other optoelectronic devices. The successful candidate will operate autonomously, representing QCi at a senior level and collaborating with

We are seeking a Full Stack software engineer to help build the web management interface for our quantum computing devices. You will work across the stack to design REST APIs, implement React and TypeScript interfaces, and integrate with the underlying hardware control services.You will collaborate closely with backend engineers working on the hardware control platform, as well as with UI/UX and Product teams to turn operator workflows into a clean, reliable web experience.

The Senior Solutions Sales Engineer is a high‑impact, customer‑facing role responsible for driving both technical adoption and revenue growth. This role blends solutions engineering, sales engineering, product expertise, Python prototyping, and hands‑on deployments for QCi’s quantum and quantum‑inspired computing platforms. You will support the full customer lifecycle: pre‑sales discovery, demos, proof‑of‑concepts, deployment, onboarding, troubleshooting, and long‑term adoption. You should be equally comfortable designing technical solutions, presenting to customers, and rolling up your sleeves during on‑site installs for multi‑day engagements. Ideal for someone who thrives in emerging technology, enjoys field work and collaboration, and can translate complex quantum concepts into

This position is responsible for overseeing the shipping and receiving of goods, inventory and products from our Hoboken NJ facility. The manager’s role is to interface with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and purchasing teams to streamline warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and shipments.

QCi is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with software expertise to be part of a team that develops and produces world class semiconductor-based products for a range of applications, including optical communications, remote sensing (e.g., lidar and laser range-finding), quantum sensing, and high-performance imaging. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of advanced optical and optoelectronic components and modules including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors and other compound semiconductor devices. This individual will be responsible for developing test capabilities to support R&D activities, prototype and product characterization, and product reliability. This is a

This role is responsible for the sustaining and continuous improvement of facilities building systems, fab automation, and wet process equipment supporting QCi’s wafer manufacturing line. This position will support design, implementation, and startup of new systems and equipment during expansion periods. The engineer focuses on utilities, facilities interfaces, tool automation, and wet benches/tools to ensure safe, reliable, and high availability operations in the cleanroom and support areas. The role is distinctly cross‑functional, working with process, equipment, EHS, and IT/controls teams to improve uptime, automation, and overall fab capability.