Senior Assembly Technician

Description

Senior Assembly Technicians at Photonic take ownership of assembling and integrating complete quantum control systems from tested subassemblies through fully built, deployable racks.

This role is part of the Operations Team and is responsible for the physical realization of our quantum control infrastructure. The control system includes MicroTCA-based platforms with custom FPGA firmware, as well as custom optical control units, microwave control assemblies, and optical detector readout hardware including SNSPD interfaces. These systems are modular, scalable, and deployed in standard 19-inch equipment racks, often spanning multiple racks per system.

From early in the role, you will be responsible for full-rack and multi-rack builds, working closely with Hardware Controls Engineering, Logistics and Warehousing, and other Operations teams including cryogenics, machine shop, facilities, and IT. This position is hands-on, system-focused, and central to turning engineering output into working quantum computers.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

Own Full-Rack and Multi-Rack Builds

• Assemble, integrate, and verify complete 19-inch rack and multi-rack quantum control systems
• Rack tested MicroTCA assemblies alongside custom optical, microwave, and detector control hardware
• Install power distribution, grounding, cooling interfaces, and system-level interconnects
• Route, dress, label, and secure RF, microwave, optical fiber, low-noise analog, and digital cabling
• Ensure build quality, mechanical integrity, serviceability, and consistency across systems
• Perform controlled power-up, sequencing, and basic bring-up checks following defined procedures

Work Deeply with Engineering and Operations

Build Documentation and Process Ownership

Help Build the Assembly Function

System-Level Responsibility

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

An exceptional candidate will bring :

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits—to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.