Ion Transport Physicist - 893

The role

You will develop ion transport methods for quantum computing through numerical simulation and modeling. You will also support ion trap fabrication, electronic control system work and lab validation of ion transport concepts.

What you will do

• Develop ion transport methods through numerical simulation and modeling
• Create and maintain software tools for ion transport waveform design
• Provide technical input into ion trap top-metal geometry
• Review scientific results to identify areas for further investigation
• Perform trade studies and technical analyses
• Present scientific results at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets

Required qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting
• At least 5 years of experience (PhD included) in one or more of: ion transport, quantum computing, experimental control system development, quantum information, atomic physics, electronics design, ion
• Experience with numerical simulation of physical systems using Python or other related software tools
• U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience in scientific R&D, engineering or a related field
• Experience with numerical simulation of electrostatic systems
• Experience with ion transport in surface ion traps
• Experience with neutral atom transport
• Experience with electronic signal generation, filtering and/or signal processing
• Experience with trapping of ions or neutral atoms
• Experience with surface ion trap fabrication methods
• Experience with software management and collaboration tools
• Experience organizing and maintaining software projects or packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong publication record

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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 a year
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to contractual requirements
• Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Some positions may need U.S. government export authorization before a non-U.S. person can access controlled technology
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline

About the company

Quantinuum is a quantum computing company with more than 800 employees, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Singapore. It works with clients in pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government and industry.