Quantum Hardware Experimentalist: Trapped Ions & Qubits

Entangled Future; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Colorado is seeking an Experimental Physicist to join the Quantum Computing Hardware team in Boulder/Golden Valley locations. The role focuses on hands‑on development, operation of quantum devices, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to test new concepts.

Candidates should have a PhD and 4+ years in quantum information, optics, or related fields, with strong communication skills and experience in lab control systems. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, or laser.
• U.S. Person required due to contract.
• National security restrictions apply for non-citizens.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience in experimental lab research to design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions or equivalent qubits.
• Collaborate with teams of scientists and engineers to bring concepts to life.
• Collect data on system performance and characterize device characteristics.
• Perform design trade studies and analyses.
• Present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Skills

Qubits

Atomic physics

Optics

Cryogenics

Laser spectroscopy

Lab control

Education

PhD completed

Job description

Quantinuum in Colorado is seeking an Experimental Physicist to join the Quantum Computing Hardware team in Boulder/Golden Valley locations. The role focuses on hands‑on development, operation of quantum devices, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to test new concepts.

Candidates should have a PhD and 4+ years in quantum information, optics, or related fields, with strong communication skills and experience in lab control systems. U.S.