About Pasqal
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.
PASQAL has theambition of building and developing Quantum Processing Units (QPU) enablinghighly performant computation using neutral atoms manipulated with lasers. Onthe hardware level, the complexity of the system makes this journey unique andinteresting.
In the System Integration team of the Hardware department, we are responsible for the integrationactivities of new sub-systems into our QPU platforms. The development of suchsub-systems follows the commonly known “V-model”, starting with a top-down“system decomposition and definition” stream followed by a bottom-up“integration and recomposition” stream, with the corresponding dedicatedverification & validation tests at each level.
The role of the System Integration team in this V-cycle is the following:
- in the specification stream [from “QPU system requirements” to “QPU high-level designs” to “QPU sub-systems detailed designs”]:
- The core mission is to define the QPU sub-systems verification plans in relation with high-level sub-system designs.
- The team also has the mission to review sub-systems detailed designs (led by other teams in Hardware) to ensure that new sub-systems interfaces are well defined and compatible with the QPU platforms.
- Finally, the team contributes to the definition of the QPU system verification and validation plans led by the System Performances team.
- in the testing stream [from “QPU sub-system unitary testing”, to “QPU sub-system verification”, to “QPU system verification & validation”]:
- The team is in charge of integrating sub-systems, including both Hardware integration activities and Embedded Software integration & deployment activities.
- The team is responsible for defining and validating sub-systems integration procedures, integration test plan, and integration test reports before they are transferred to the Manufacturing department.
Main responsibilities of the Team Lead System Integration:
People and team management:
- Identify recruitment needs, formalize them, partner with the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process
- Welcome and onboard new team members
- Assess skillset and define individual development plans,
- Update the team on operations and answer all questions related to the organization, processes, procedures and tools used for integration activities,
- Define individual objectives and monitor day to day with regards to collective objectives,
- Conduct 1-on-1 meetings and other interviews (follow-up of trial period, annual interview, weekly follow-up points, feedback sessions, team meetings etc.),
- Involvement promotions, salary increase, etc.
- Anticipate and manage potential conflicts arising in the team,
- Animate meetings and facilitate communication as well as collaboration within and outside the team,
Budget management and integration activities tracking:
- Implement, document and update the procedures related to integration activities
- Set up and monitor KPIs for integration activities
- Define and manage the annual budget of integration activities
- Select service providers and challenge them on their core business, carry out consultation briefs and manage services,
- Produce internal reporting within the Hardware Department for tracking and documentation,
Project management:
- Make decisions on the distribution/allocation of resources on projects,
- Follow-up on projects in collaboration with the Project Manager
As a senior contributor of the System Integrationteam you will:
- Suggest integration procedures (using specific HW/SW tools and methods)
- Define and realize documented sub-system tests plans and test report templates to validate sub-systems integration with respect to high-level sub-system design requirements
- Supervise junior engineers and/or interns
About you
You have about 10+ years experience in industry, working on complex system development, and following V-cycle project management or similar approach is required.
Around 5 years exeprience in integration of complex systems is required.
You have experience working in industrial engineering sectors like aeronautics, medical, defense, telecommunications, naval, automotive, industrial computers...
Hard skills:
- Experienced with complex hardware systems and instrumentation (mechanics & optics, hydraulics, electronics, thermal management) and Embedded Software integration & deployment
- Strong interest in industrialization of complex systems
- Experience in managing a team of Engineers and Technicians working in matrix project organization
- Experience with versioning control tools such as PLM/PDM tools for HW and git-like tools for SW.
Soft skills:
- Autonomy, rigor and organization.
- Communication and listening skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Good level of written and spoken English. French is a plus but not required.
What we offer
- Beautiful brand new offices in Massy, France
- Type of contract : CDI
- A dynamic and close-knit international team
- A key role in a growing start-up
- Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups
Recruitment process
- An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist of 30'.
- An exchange with the Hiring manager of 45 to 60'.
- A meeting with the team in our beautiful offices, about 2h to 3h onsite.
- An offer!
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.
