AMO Physicist - Quantum RF

Infleqtion, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Infleqtion is seeking an experimentally focused AMO Physicist to join the quantum RF team in the UK. The role emphasizes translating requirements into atomic system designs and integrating hardware, optics, and electronics for quantum devices.

The position involves collaboration with physicists and engineers, publishing results, and contributing to project planning and risk assessment while working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• PhD-level expertise in AMO physics or related field.
• Experience integrating complex hardware and software into functional systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical, optical, and electronic design tools.
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Lead high-value research projects and exploratory work.
• Perform modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations to meet product performance.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.
• Integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices.
• Document progress, identify issues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Post-PhD AMO experience with light-map

Hardware-software integration

Mechanical/Optical/Electronic design

Project management experience

Education

PhD in AMO physics or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

Altium

Job description

AMO Physicist - Quantum RF at Infleqtion, Kidlington, England, United Kingdom (remote). A mid-level full time position in the Research and Development (R&D) team, listed under hardware engineering.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of our strategy for growth in the UK, we are expanding our physics team and recruiting an experimental AMO Physicist to join our quantum RF team. In this role, you will actively contribute to ongoing research & development projects and assist in the exploration of new concepts and approaches for future quantum RF sensor systems. Working closely with a team of physicists and engineers, you will play a vital role in the collaborative efforts of the team.

Research and Development Excellence

• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Formulate and lead high-value research projects
• Execute modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations to design systems required to meet product performance.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.
• Integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices.
• Perform technical tasks needed for the success of the project from equipment setup to system demonstration.
• Identify materials and components to meet project requirements.
• Document project progress and identify, track and resolve any project issues.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with team members against tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop commercial and non-commercial products and/or draft new quantum-led projects.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities may shift based on project needs and technological advancements.
• Open to learning new techniques, integrating feedback, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Ability to assess complex situations, adapt quickly, and make informed decisions under uncertainty.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to external reports and publications, author/co-author papers, proposals, presentations and reports, give invited talks, attend project workshops and conferences.

Requirements

• Substantial experience post-PhD manipulating atoms, ions, or molecules with light
• Proven track record of integrating complex hardware and software into systems
• Familiarity with mechanical, optical, and electronic design packages (e.g. Solidworks, Zemax, Altium)
• Prior experience in project management is a plus.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices and modelling workplace safety culture.