PsiQuantum

Technology

ThermalMechanicalEngineer

$140–160k Milpitas, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Thermal Mechanical Engineer at PsiQuantum. Skills: FEA/CFD modeling, Thermal analysis, Mechanical simulation, Semiconductor industry. Develop detailed FEA/CFD models. Correlate FEA results with experimental measurements”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize design of electro-optical sub-assemblies; Impact performance and reliability of quantum computer sub-systems

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

M. Sc. or Ph. D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Physics or related field, 5+ years of hands-on modeling and simulation experience in the semiconductor industry, understanding of thermal conduction and convective heat transfer methodologies, Deep knowledge of solid mechanics principles, Proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent

Nice to Have

Experience with Ansys AEDT and Ansys Sherlock, Understanding advanced semiconductor packaging, Knowledge of common optical system specifications, Exposure to SOC thermal mechanical analysis, Exposure to optical structural analysis

What You'll Do.

Develop detailed FEA/CFD models

Correlate FEA results with experimental measurements

Improve model fidelity

Support simulation-driven design decisions

Perform warpage and deformation analysis

Develop thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue models

Predict long-term reliability

Identify mechanical risk drivers

Analyze failures related to electro-optical assembly design

Provide solutions for failures

Select materials and components

Perform Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Perform tolerance analyses

Develop end-to-end simulation workflows

Assess performance across diverse operating scenarios

Communicate results through technical reports

Communicate results through design reviews

Communicate results through executive level summaries

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Technical reports; Design reviews; Executive summaries

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