Quantum Test Architect

Quantum Test Architect

Location: Albuquerque, NM (on-site)  Reports to: CTO

About the Role

Mesa Quantum is establishing a pre-shipment testing and qualification site in Albuquerque, NM to support a portfolio of quantum photonic products. The Quantum Test Architect will define, own, and standardize the methodologies, qualification criteria, and equipment infrastructure used to evaluate devices prior to shipment. This role serves as the technical authority for test definition and qualification standards, ensuring that measurement approaches remain scientifically rigorous while supporting reliable, scalable execution. The role partners closely with Colorado-based R&D teams to align qualification standards with device development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pre-shipment device qualification.
• Establish qualification philosophy, pass/fail criteria, and performance thresholds based on quantum photonic device requirements.
• Design and standardize test equipment architecture and measurement infrastructure to enable repeatable qualification across future product generations.
• Ensure alignment between R&D validation approaches and production qualification workflows.
• Lead the bring-up, debugging, and optimization of precision electronic test systems by diagnosing signal integrity issu