R&D Atomic Physicist - 649

The role

You will design, develop, verify and deploy quantum computers that use trapped ions as qubits. You will work in a research lab with scientists and engineers, collect data on system performance, and present results at conferences or in publications.

What you will do

• Apply laboratory research experience to design, develop, verify and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Work alongside scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• Work in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterize device characteristics.
• Generate and implement solutions to improve current and future systems.
• Present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Required qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting
• Minimum 4+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) in quantum information, qubits, cold atom or trapped ion physics, in one or more of these areas
• U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status

Nice to have

• Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing
• Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms
• Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing and data analysis
• A history of excellent experimental practices designing or improving advanced systems
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and a results-oriented mindset
• Experience in post-doctoral or other mentorship positions
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Due to contractual requirements, the role requires U.S. Person status.
• Some positions may require U.S. government export authorization before a non-U.S. person can access controlled technology.

About the company

Quantinuum is a quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform for real-world deployment, with more than 800 employees and headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. It operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Singapore.