DescriptionThe Systems Engineer: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAMs) at Photonic is a specialist role within our Research and Development team. Your primary focus will be to optimize operational systems, reduce product lifecycle costs, and lower demand for logistics by easing product support and enhancing overall system performance. As our RAMs SE your aim will be to develop calculations, process, and procedures, and to inform system requirements, resulting in systems that last longer, require less support, and overall increase the return on investments of our cryogenic assets. Your efforts will ensure that our critical assets sustain a high operational cadence.
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

• Conduct standards analysis including Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM, RMA) analysis, Sparing analysis, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Create models and tools in support of conducting expedient analysis.
• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Maintenance Procedures and Troubleshooting Procedures. Including preparation of artifacts for inclusion in technical publications.
• Consult with engineering to implement improved operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions, ensuring improvements/fixes are implemented consistently across systems.
• Interface with multiple teams within our R&D department, fostering strong relationships and acting as a key connection point.
• Assess product designs and recommend design modifications to eliminate or reduce operator errors or system malfunctions.
• Conduct planning and assessments to ensure critical spares and parts are managed in accordance with utilization needs.
• Generate maintenance plans and schedules aimed at optimizing availability of critical assets.
• Conduct root cause investigations and report on recommendations for resolution. This includes leading problem investigations that require command and control of multi-disciplinary task forces.
• Collect and validate mean time between failure (MTBF) data from original equipment manufacturers and produce the same for Photonic systems, including harvesting field data.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the operation or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with various stakeholders to support collaborative efforts.
• Maintain an overarching view of project and team dynamics to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• Post-secondary education (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, or in relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with complex, high-reliability systems maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of product and process optimization complex systems
• Outstanding teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Exceptional candidates will have one or more of:

• Experience with cryogenic system design, operation, or maintenance
• Experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks and Flotherm
• Experience with coding languages (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
• Experience with vacuum or cryogenic measurement systems
• Experience troubleshooting complex experimental systems

BonusPhotonic is designing the world's first quantum processor in silicon. It would be awesome if you had some familiarity with quantum physics, mathematics, and programming, but we will ensure that team members will have the opportunity to learn about quantum computing as we grow.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

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! We are also 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.