Quantum Computing Research Associate | Unlimited PTO

Infleqtion, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Equity program

Flexible Spending Account

Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking researchers with AMO/quantum physics expertise to assemble and operate neutral-atom quantum computing systems. You will translate objectives into experiments, analyze data, and develop Python tools for control and automation.

The role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration across physics, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams, and a Master’s or equivalent. Travel up to 10% and a competitive salary with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in atomic/optical/AMO/quantum physics or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus at least two years of comparable research or professional experience.
• Heads-on experience with atomic/optical/quantum experiments.
• Experience with lasers and optical systems and related tech.
• Experience with Python for experiment control, data analysis, or automation.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, and command-line tools.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in atomic/optical/AMO/quantum physics

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Python for experiment control

Data analysis

Laser systems

RF instrumentation

Vacuum systems

Linux

Git

Experiment setup

Team collaboration

Tools

Lasers and optical systems

acousto-optic modulators

electro-optic modulators

imaging systems

RF instrumentation

ultra-high-vacuum equipment

Linux command-line

Git

Job description

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking researchers with AMO/quantum physics expertise to assemble and operate neutral-atom quantum computing systems. You will translate objectives into experiments, analyze data, and develop Python tools for control and automation.

The role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration across physics, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams, and a Master’s or equivalent. Travel up to 10% and a competitive salary with full benefits.