Hardware Technician - Quantum Computing

Quantinuum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology firm in the UK is seeking a highly-qualified Hardware Technician to launch and maintain the Helios quantum computer. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in R&D. This position offers a competitive package and the opportunity to work with a talented team at the forefront of quantum science.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Flexible working approach

Equity options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience in an R&D environment.
• Ability to travel abroad for training or other business needs.
• Experience with atomic physics systems or superconducting qubits is valued.

Responsibilities

• Launch, maintain, develop, and operate an H-series quantum computer.
• Support the execution of operation and development plans.
• Perform regular subsystem inspections and troubleshooting.

Skills

Technical communication in English

Team coordination

Documentation and technical writing

Familiarity with quantum computing platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Python

Lasers

Cryogenics

Analog and digital electronics

Job description

We are seeking a highly-qualified Hardware Technician to join our team launching, maintaining, developing, and operating an on-premises Helios quantum computer at a customer site. Helios is our next-generation quantum computer with 98 physical qubits and error rates <10-3. This will be our second Hardware-as-a-Service offering following our installation of a quantum computer at RIKEN’s Wako, Japan campus. The ideal candidate will bring their previous experience working with cutting-edge hardware in a commercial or research environment to bear on the Helios system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Launch, maintain, develop, and operate an H-series quantum computer as part of a small team
• Support the execution of operation and development plans
• Regular subsystem inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and optimization
• Remotely operate and maintain cloud-based H-series quantum computers a part of a global team

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) in an R&D environment
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate technical topics in English
• Ability to travel abroad for training or other business needs
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

WE VALUE

• Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Engineering or related technical field
• 2 or more years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) with atomic physics systems, superconducting qubits, or other quantum computing platforms, and constituent tools and technologies including lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, and Python
• Demonstrated success coordinating individual efforts to support the collective work of a team
• Documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, a positive approach to flexible working and benefits.

About Us

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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