Quantum Computer Deployment Physicist - 1100

The role

You will prepare Helios quantum computer systems for shipment, installation, validation and customer acceptance, both at Quantinuum sites and at customer facilities. You will serve as the deployment team's subject matter expert for atomic physics, trapped-ion operations and qubit performance.

What you will do

• Prepare Helios systems for shipment, relocation, installation, bring-up, validation and customer acceptance.
• Serve as subject matter expert for atomic physics, trapped-ion operations and qubit performance, with technical leadership during integration and validation.
• Own deployment success criteria for quantum system performance, validation, verification and customer acceptance testing.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across quantum hardware, controls, software, optics, vacuum systems, electronics and supporting infrastructure.
• Lead technical decisions during high-pressure integration and validation windows at Quantinuum and customer sites.
• Provide remote support and on-site service for deployed Helios systems with a global technical team.
• Train internal team members and, where appropriate, customer personnel on deployment processes and operational readiness.
• Improve deployment plans, standard work, test plans, troubleshooting guides and configuration documentation.
• Work with engineering, product, operations and service teams to turn field lessons into product and deployment improvements.
• Contribute to future on-premises hardware offerings beyond Helios, including design-for-deployment and serviceability.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. required
• 7+ years of relevant post-graduate experience, including M.S. or Ph.D. experience, as a technical contributor or leader in atomic physics, trapped-ion systems, quantum computing, advanced experimental
• Ability to complete international travel, including extended customer-site deployments
• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of trapped-ion technology, high-performance quantum computing and hardware integration and validation
• Ability to work effectively across global teams, customer sites, laboratories and deployment settings
• Proven track record in atomic physics research and development, shown by publications, program execution or launched products
• Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling and data analysis
• Strong drive to exceed performance and schedule expectations
• Commitment to documenting work through shared notes, standard work, test plans, troubleshooting guides and configuration documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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

• Must be a U.S. Person due to contractual requirements
• Nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia are excluded unless also U.S. citizens, due to U.S. Government national security requirements
• Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Some U.S. positions involve export-controlled technology; hiring may depend on whether required U.S. government authorization can be obtained

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.