Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist, Quantum Hardware

Quantinuum; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in the US (Brooklyn Park, MN) seeks a Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to advance microfabricated ion traps for quantum computers. This full-time role supports design, fabrication, packaging and testing within the Quantum Computing Hardware team.

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent and have 3+ years in MEMS/IC fabrication, with experience in photonics, microfabrication, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers site options in MN or NY and requires U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required in physics, materials science, or engineering.
• At least 3 years in MEMS or IC fabrication.
• Experience interfacing with semiconductor foundries.
• Experience with microfabrication process integration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of microfabricated ion trap development from concept to packaging.
• Develop designs and process flows for ion trap features with integrated photonics.
• Assess requirements and align designs with performance targets.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to translate requirements into hardware.
• Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate partnerships and co-development.
• Contribute to long-range plans for trap designs and processes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D in microfabrication

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Photolithography

Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE)

Thin film deposition

Additive & subtractive patterning

Layout techniques

Job description

Quantinuum in the US (Brooklyn Park, MN) seeks a Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to advance microfabricated ion traps for quantum computers. This full-time role supports design, fabrication, packaging and testing within the Quantum Computing Hardware team.

Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent and have 3+ years in MEMS/IC fabrication, with experience in photonics, microfabrication, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers site options in MN or NY and requires U.S.