Quantum Computing Research Associate: Atom‑Based Tech

Entangled Future; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Equity program

Unlimited PTO

Employee assistance program

Student loan repayment

HSA

Job summary

Infleqtion in Louisville, CO seeks an Associate Quantum Physicist (Quantum Computing) to join its hardware engineering team. This mid-level, full-time role focuses on assembling, calibrating, and operating neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and advancing quantum processor hardware with expert laser and optical control.

Responsibilities include data analysis, experimental design, and developing Python tools for automation and integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in atomic, optical, AMO, quantum physics or related field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with atomic/optical/quantum experiments
• Experience applying quantitative atomic/optical physics to experimental design or data analysis
• Experience with lasers and optical systems and related tech (AOM/EO modulators, RF, imaging)
• Python used for experiment control, data analysis, automation, or hardware integration
• Experience conducting experiments or developing subsystems

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, calibrate, operate, and maintain neutral-atom quantum computing systems
• Execute R&D tasks involving quantum processor hardware, laser and optical systems
• Translate objectives into test procedures and data-analysis workflows
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and compare with physics models
• Develop Python tools for experiment control and hardware integration
• Test and troubleshoot equipment using established diagnostics
• Document procedures, configurations, and results
• Support commissioning, operation, maintenance, and improvements
• Collaborate with physics, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams

Skills

Python for control

Lasers & optics

RF instrumentation

Data analysis

Experiment design

Education

Master in AMO/Quantum Physics

Bachelor + 2 yrs experience

Tools

Laser systems

Acousto-optic modulators

Electro-optic modulators

RF instrumentation

Ultra-high vacuum systems

Job description

Infleqtion in Louisville, CO seeks an Associate Quantum Physicist (Quantum Computing) to join its hardware engineering team. This mid-level, full-time role focuses on assembling, calibrating, and operating neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and advancing quantum processor hardware with expert laser and optical control.

Responsibilities include data analysis, experimental design, and developing Python tools for automation and integration.