Quantum Team Principal Hardware Engineer
Cisco
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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $171,000–$227,350 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $217k versus about $199k for comparable roles.
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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
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Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,000 across 224 roles with salary data.
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The Quantum Team Hardware Engineering Technical Leader joins the Outshift Quantum Research team to support the physical realization of deployable quantum hardware platforms. You will architect and build multi-chassis, rack-level quantum systems designed for data centers, focusing on power distribution, grounding, electrical isolation, and thermal performance. Key responsibilities include integrating RF/microwave signal routing, fiber optic routing, and slack management while ensuring compliance with EIA-310, UL, CE, and IEC standards. You will unify disparate engineering outputs like precision control electronics and photonic routing into manufacturable rack architectures. Required skills include 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor, along with experience in high-density electro-mechanical or telecom rack deployment. This role solves the technical challenge of creating scalable, low-noise hardware for quantum networking and distributed quantum systems.
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