Quantum Hardware Engineer

Universal Quantum; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quantum computing is seeking a quantum hardware engineer to develop and assemble groundbreaking technologies. The role involves designing hardware for ion-trap quantum computing and collaborating with an expert team to advance innovative products and solutions in the field of quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in ion trapping or atomic physics hardware design.
• Competence in hardware assembly and integration of control systems.
• Ability to perform experiments, document results, and work in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble hardware for ion-trap quantum computing.
• Integrate control systems and troubleshoot software.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Ion trapping

Atomic physics

Hardware assembly

Troubleshooting

Job description

At Universal Quantum, we are creating the impossible. Together, we are developing impactful quantum computers. We are seeking a quantum hardware engineer with experience in the design, assembly, and commissioning of ion-trap or atomic physics hardware for quantum technologies.

What you’ll accomplish

• Apply experience in ion trapping or atomic physics to design and assemble hardware for ion-trap quantum computing.
• Assemble hardware platforms, integrate control systems, and troubleshoot custom control software.
• Perform experiments in a laboratory setting, document tests, measurements, and system characteristics, and apply results to develop a mature product.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists, and Quantum Engineers.

• Assist in developing new concepts and technologies for future products.