Senior AMO Physicist — Quantum Hardware & Experiments

Infleqtion, Inc.; Kidlington, Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Unlimited PTO subject to fair usage

10% pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Tax-efficient technology schemes

Incentive Stock Option Plan

BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is expanding its Physics Department in Kidlington, UK, seeking a Senior AMO Physicist. This full-time role involves research contributions to quantum computing projects, focusing on atomic system designs and experimentation. Candidates require a PhD in experimental physics and laboratory experience with atoms and lasers. Benefits include competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a 10% pension contribution. The work environment permits up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable laboratory experience manipulating atoms, ions or molecules with light.
• Proven track record of integrating complex hardware and software into systems.
• Prior experience in project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Work collaboratively with team members against tight deadlines.
• Contribute to external reports and publications.

Skills

PhD in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics

Atom trapping using tightly focused laser beams

Familiarity with laser locking techniques

CW high-power lasers

Rydberg physics and their interactions

Working knowledge of control systems and signal processing

Proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, Rust, C++)

Proficient in MS Office

Ability to problem-solve and debug complex systems

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good collaboration skills

Education

PhD in experimental physics

Tools

Solidworks

Zemax

Altium

Job description

Infleqtion, Inc. is expanding its Physics Department in Kidlington, UK, seeking a Senior AMO Physicist. This full-time role involves research contributions to quantum computing projects, focusing on atomic system designs and experimentation. Candidates require a PhD in experimental physics and laboratory experience with atoms and lasers. Benefits include competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a 10% pension contribution. The work environment permits up to 2 days of remote work per week.