Quantum Computing Scientist: AMO/Neutral-Atom – PTO & Equity

Infleqtion, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Equity program

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking a hands-on experimental physicist to design and operate neutral-atom quantum computing systems in our Alabama lab.

You will translate goals into experimental plans, develop Python-based tools for control and analysis, and collaborate across physics, software, and hardware teams to advance quantum technologies. Applicants should hold a PhD in atomic/optical/AMO/quantum physics or have 4+ years of relevant research experience, with hands-on experience in lasers, optics,

Qualifications

• PhD in atomic, optical, AMO, quantum physics or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with atomic/optical/quantum experiments.
• Experience applying quantum/atomic physics models to experimental design or laser/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, calibrate, operate, and improve neutral-atom quantum computing systems and subsystems.
• Execute R&D projects involving quantum processor hardware, protocols, laser and optical systems, calibration, control, or system integration.
• Translate defined technical goals into experimental plans, subsystem requirements, and measurable performance targets.
• Design and analyze experiments and physics-based models to understand system behavior and guide decisions.
• Independently execute well-defined technical work from planning through implementation and validation.
• Develop Python-based tools for experiment control, data analysis, calibration, automation, and hardware integration.
• Own assigned subsystems through testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, documentation, and routine operation.
• Collaborate with physics, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems-engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and supervise interns as appropriate.

Skills

Experimental physics

Mentoring interns

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

PhD in atomic/optical/AMO/quantum physics

4+ years comparable research/experience

Tools

Python for experiment control

Lasers and optical systems

RF instrumentation

Ultra-high-vacuum equipment

Acousto-optic/electro-optic modulators

Linux

Git

Job description

Infleqtion, Inc. is seeking a hands-on experimental physicist to design and operate neutral-atom quantum computing systems in our Alabama lab.

You will translate goals into experimental plans, develop Python-based tools for control and analysis, and collaborate across physics, software, and hardware teams to advance quantum technologies. Applicants should hold a PhD in atomic/optical/AMO/quantum physics or have 4+ years of relevant research experience, with hands-on experience in lasers, optics,