Quantum Ion Trap Integration Engineer

GlobalFoundries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in the United States is seeking a Quantum Integration Engineer (SMTS) to lead development and integration of semiconductor technologies enabling scalable quantum computing systems.

This role provides technical leadership across device integration, BEOL interconnect, photonics, cryogenic interfaces, and quantum hardware process development, guiding architecture decisions and experimental roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Associates/BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of semiconductor process integration, technology development, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in semiconductor integration, process development, or technology commercialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical programs or major development initiatives.
• Strong analytical, experimental design, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of semiconductor integration architectures supporting quantum computing platforms.
• Define integration strategies spanning front-end devices, BEOL routing, photonic interfaces, and quantum-specific modules.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for scalability, manufacturability, and qualification of quantum hardware.
• Identify technology gaps and drive closure plans via internal development and external collaborations.
• Lead integrated process flows, module interactions, process windows, and learning cycles.
• Drive integration optimization using DOE, statistics, and yield learning techniques.
• Establish integration checkpoints and success criteria.
• Evaluate tradeoffs among performance, manufacturability, reliability, yield, cost, and scalability.
• Collaborate with device engineering, process, manufacturing, reliability, modeling, packaging, and external partners.
• Translate quantum system requirements into actionable semiconductor technology requirements and development plans.
• Support customer and partner engagements through technical presentations and program reviews.
• Contribute to externally funded programs and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Semiconductor process integration

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MES systems

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and manufacturing services to some of the world's most innovative technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries enables the technologies and systems that transform industries and create new markets.

Summary of Role:

The Quantum Integration Engineer (SMTS) is a senior technical contributor within the Quantum Product Development organization responsible for development and integration of semiconductor technologies that enable scalable quantum computing systems.

This role provides technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines including semiconductor device integration, BEOL interconnect technology, photonics integration, advanced packaging, cryogenic interfaces, and quantum hardware process development. The successful candidate will drive integration architecture decisions, establish experimental roadmaps, and lead execution of development programs that transition emerging quantum concepts into manufacturable technologies.

The position serves as a key technical interface across device engineering, process development, manufacturing, modeling, design enablement, packaging, reliability, and external partners.

Essential Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead development of semiconductor integration architectures supporting quantum computing platforms.
• Define integration strategies spanning front-end devices, BEOL routing, photonic interfaces, advanced packaging, interconnect technologies, and quantum-specific process modules.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps supporting long-term scalability, manufacturability, and qualification of quantum hardware.
• Identify critical technology gaps and drive closure plans through internal development and external collaborations.

Integration Development

• Lead definition and execution of integrated process flows, module interactions, process windows, and technology learning cycles.
• Drive integration optimization using DOE methodologies, statistical analysis, and yield learning techniques.
• Establish integration checkpoints, performance metrics, and technical success criteria.
• Evaluate technology tradeoffs involving performance, manufacturability, reliability, yield, cost, and scalability.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Collaborate closely with device engineering, process module teams, manufacturing, reliability, modeling, design enablement, and packaging organizations.
• Translate quantum system requirements into actionable semiconductor technology requirements and development plans.
• Support customer and partner engagements through technical presentations, roadmap discussions, and program reviews.
• Contribute to externally funded programs, strategic partnerships, and joint development agreements.

Data Analysis and Problem Solving

• Analyze electrical, physical, reliability, and metrology data to identify integration challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action planning for integration-related issues.
• Develop predictive models and learning frameworks that accelerate technology maturation.

Mentorship and Technical Influence

• Mentor junior engineers and MTS-level contributors.
• Provide technical guidance across integration disciplines.
• Influence organizational technical direction through expert knowledge and demonstrated execution.
• Contribute to invention disclosures, publications, patents, and technology strategy planning.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of semiconductor process integration, technology development, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in semiconductor integration, process development, or technology commercialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical programs or major development initiatives.
• Strong analytical, experimental design, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced semiconductor integration, BEOL technologies, photonics integration, advanced packaging, or heterogeneous integration.
• Knowledge of quantum computing hardware architectures, ion trapping technologies, photonic systems, or cryogenic electronics.
• Experience supporting advanced R&D programs funded through government, commercial, or academic partnerships.
• Familiarity with MES systems and foundry processing.
• Experience transitioning emerging technologies from research into development or manufacturing environments.

Expected Salary Range

$118,000.00 - $210,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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