Hardware Operations Engineer - 957

Quantinuum; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Hardware Operations Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT to install, operate, and maintain the Helios quantum computer as part of a cross-functional team. You’ll prepare hardware, install and commission the system, and ensure high reliability through standard operations and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and at least 6 years of post-graduate experience, with strong hands-on skills in optical, mechanical, and electronic systems and programming. A U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field is required.
• Minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience.
• U.S. Person required due to contractual obligations.
• Security rules restrict certain nationalities for this role.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain the Helios quantum computer on site.
• Serve as the key technical expert for this system.
• Develop, execute, and document operations and maintenance procedures.
• Mentor colleagues on system operation and maintenance.
• Remotely operate other Quantinuum systems as part of a global team.
• Maintain focus on business success, technical progress, and professional interactions.

Skills

Trapped-ion tech

Python coding

Laser systems

Atom trapping

Cryogenics

Electronics

Data analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

PhD

Tools

Python

Lab hardware control

Job description

We are seeking a Hardware Operations Engineer in our Salt Lake City, UT location to install, operate, and maintain a Helios quantum computer.This system is part of our partnership with Oracle to accelerate hybrid quantum compute adoption on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Physics, or related fields, and deep experience of building, validating, optimizing, and using a complex scientific apparatus or commercial product based on atomic or similar quantum building blocks. You will be first on the ground preparing to receive hardware, working as part of a team to install and commission, and then ensuring high-reliability and high-quality system performance through standard operations and maintenance processes. Day-to-day work will involve complex problem solving; hands-on work with optical, mechanical, and electronic systems; coding; developing operations standards and documentation; and optimizing performance and reliability. We are looking for a candidate with world-class expertise and drive to deliver for the customer in this exciting partnership.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, operate, and maintain the Helios quantum computer as part of a large, cross-functional team of on-site and remote collaborators
• Performas the key technicalexpert on this particular quantum computer
• Develop, execute, and continuouslyimprove operationsand maintenance proceduresand documentation
• Mentor and train colleagues and collaborators on system operation and maintenance
• Remotely operate and maintainother Quantinuum system as a part of a global team
• Utmost focuses on business success, technical progress, and professional interactions

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Ph.D. required
• Minimum6years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive)
• 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:

• A deep knowledge of trapped-ion-based technology, high-performance quantum computing, and technical hardwareintegration and validation
• Experiencecontinuously improvingperformance and reliabilitymetricsof a complicated system through rigorously definedprocessesand standard performance dashboards
• Coding experience thatwill allow you toread through, contextualize, andimprovethebroad and deep python-based code basethat underpins the operation of our commercial systems
• Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling, and data analysis
• Experiencedeveloping and/or usingahigh-quality and well-maintaineddocumentation base including standard operating procedures,maintenance operation procedures,troubleshooting guides, and runbooks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

$148,000 - $185,000 a year

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $148,000 -$185,000 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 a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master’s or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.