Lead Electrical Engineer - Semiconductor Test - 374

Quantinuum; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Semiconductor/MEMS Optical/Electrical Test and Inspection Engineering Lead to optimize inspection processes and techniques. The role includes developing automated workflows and requires a Bachelor's degree plus at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary of $139,000 – $174,000 annually, with flexible work arrangements including remote options.

Benefits

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match and student loan repayment benefit

Generous vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in IC/MEMS test and inspection.
• Due to requirements, must be a U.S. Person.
• Experience with capital equipment service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated analysis techniques to optimize throughput.
• Identify gaps in testing capabilities and strategize mitigations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define defect requirements.

Skills

Automated inspection techniques

Electrical characterization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Automated defect inspection equipment

R&D tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a semiconductor/MEMS Optical/Electrical Test and Inspection Engineering Lead to work with our Ion Trap fabrication team in Brooklyn Park, MN.

This person will help develop and mature our capability for electrical and visual inspection of ion traps. The key challenge is to determine requirements and establish appropriate test and inspection in a manner that scales with our roadmap.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, with approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated analysis techniques and workflows to optimize throughput and reduce inspection time while accounting for scaling defined in our roadmap
• Develop automated test capabilities to identify electrically perfect die
• Work across the organization to develop requirements and limits for defects and inhomogeneities on surface ion traps
• Identify new tools and vendors to help mature and accelerate our test and inspection capabilities
• Determine gaps in our capabilities and develop strategies for mitigation

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 5 years\' experience working with IC and/or MEMS test and inspection with an emphasis on automated inspection of large die and characterization of inhomogeneities and defects
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• 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

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial/test Engineering or Physics
• Automated defect/optical inspection equipment and techniques
• Ability to write/leverage code and software to increase inspection throughput.
• Experience working with Capital equipment and service providers
• Experience working in a cross-functional, R&D team environment

$139,000 - $174,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

The pay range for this role is $139,000 – $174,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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.

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.