Atomic Physicist

Quantinuum; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-subsidized health, dental, &-

401(k) match

Equity

12 paid holidays and generous vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks an R&D Atomic Physicist to design and operate quantum computing experiments, focusing on trapped ions, cold atoms, or related quantum systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to advance concepts, collect data on system performance, and publish results at conferences or in journals. A PhD is required with 4+ years in the field; a pre-employment drug test is part of the process.

Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting (required).
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in quantum information, qubits, cold atom or trapped ion physics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• Collect data on system performance and characterize device characteristics.
• Generate innovative solutions to improve current and future systems.
• Present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Skills

Quantum information

Qubits

Trapped ions

Cold atoms

Laboratory techniques

Education

PhD completed

Tools

Cryogenic UHV systems

Low-noise electronics

Laser spectroscopy

Job description

We are seeking a R&D Atomic Physicist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location.

Our team is leading the development, integration, and operation of quantum computing systems at Quantinuum. We are looking for experimental scientists with hands-on experience building and operating devices to manipulate qubits, quantum spin systems, or cold and trapped atomic systems. The perfect candidate will have intimate knowledge of one or more advanced laboratory techniques for controlling quantum systems, which could include precision laser spectroscopy, low noise DC and RF electronics, cryogenic UHV systems, or computer control systems. They will also have excellent communication and collaboration skills as they are working with teams of engineers and other scientists to develop and test new concepts. Our scientists are thought leaders in the field, publishing papers and presenting research to peers.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• You will work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• You will be responsible for working in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterizing device characteristics.
• You will generate and implement innovative solutions to improve current and future systems.
• You will present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• PhD completed prior to starting
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, cold atom or trapped ion physics
• 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:

• Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing
• Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms
• Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
• A history of excellent experimental practices designing or improving existing advanced systems
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and a results-oriented mindset
• Experience in post-doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills

The pay range for this role is $135,000 – $175,000 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 leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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.

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’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• 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

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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal