Senior Director, Facilities

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Facilities will lead the strategy, design, and operation of PsiQuantum’s global facilities portfolio, including high-tech laboratories, cleanrooms, manufacturing spaces, data centers, and office environments. This executive will be responsible for ensuring all physical infrastructure supports the company’s mission to deliver scalable quantum computing systems, maintaining world-class reliability, safety, and efficiency. The role requires a seasoned facilities leader with deep experience in technically complex, mission-critical environments — ideally combining R&D, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing expertise.

Responsibilities

Strategic Facilities Leadership

• Develop and implement a long-term global facilities and infrastructure strategy aligned with PsiQuantum’s growth and technical roadmap.
• Lead master planning for laboratory, cleanroom, cryogenic, and manufacturing facilities to ensure scalable capacity for quantum hardware development.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate site expansion, new facility builds, and real-estate acquisition.
• Establish facilities policies and standards that promote operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all PsiQuantum facilities, ensuring uptime, reliability, and compliance across electrical, mechanical, and cryogenic systems.
• Direct teams responsible for maintenance, calibration, and operation of critical utilities such as vacuum, process gases, ultrapure water, power distribution, and environmental controls.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts to deliver high performance and value.
• Implement robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all facilities and utilities systems.

Capital Projects & Construction

• Lead the design and delivery of major construction and renovation projects, including laboratories, cleanrooms, and specialized research infrastructure.
• Oversee external architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Enforce high technical standards for contamination control, vibration mitigation, and environmental conditioning suitable for quantum hardware development.
• Drive innovation in facility design to optimize for efficiency, modularity, and future scalability.

Environmental Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA, EPA, and local regulations, as well as internal EHS policies.
• Oversee chemical, gas, and cryogen management programs for safe operation of laboratory and experimental environments.
• Collaborate with EHS leadership on emergency response planning and risk mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary facilities organization that supports R&D, engineering, and manufacturing functions.
• Foster close collaboration with Hardware Engineering, Quantum Systems, and Reliability teams to align facility capabilities with technical requirements.
• Promote a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience/Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Facilities), Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical facilities in semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, or R&D environments.
• Proven success leading large capital projects and multi-site facilities organizations.
• Deep understanding of building systems (MEP), cleanroom operations, and controlled-environment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and deliver cost-effective results.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or MBA.
• Experience in quantum computing, photonics, or cryogenic research facilities.
• Professional certifications such as CFM, PE, or PMP.
• Experience with sustainability and energy-efficiency programs (LEED, ISO 50001).

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

U.S. Base Pay Range

$224,000—$255,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range

$260,000—$280,000 USD