Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist: MEMS & Photonics

Quantinuum; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Generous paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks an experienced Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to advance highly scaled ion traps for quantum computers at Minneapolis, MN or Malta, NY sites as a full-time employee. You will develop microfabricated ion traps, integrate photonics, and collaborate across a cross-functional team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in MEMS/IC fabrication, and expertise in photonics or integrated optics. U.S. persons only due to contractual needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Experience with chip-scale photonics or integrated optics/waveguides.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in MEMS or IC fabrication (PhD/Masters inclusive).
• U.S. Person due to contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps across stages from concept to characterization.
• Develop designs and processes for ion trap features with integrated photonics.
• Assess requirements and develop designs meeting those requirements.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to translate requirements into hardware.
• Support engagement with 3rd parties to cultivate partnerships and supplier relationships.
• Contribute to long-range planning for future trap designs and processes.

Skills

Photonics integration

MEMS fabrication

IC fabrication

Waveguides

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Photolithography

DRIE

Thin film deposition

Wafer bonding

Job description

Quantinuum seeks an experienced Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to advance highly scaled ion traps for quantum computers at Minneapolis, MN or Malta, NY sites as a full-time employee. You will develop microfabricated ion traps, integrate photonics, and collaborate across a cross-functional team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in MEMS/IC fabrication, and expertise in photonics or integrated optics. U.S. persons only due to contractual needs.