R&D Atomic Physicist - 649

Entangled Future; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks an R&D Atomic Physicist to advance trapped-ion quantum computers. The role emphasizes hands-on experimental work, device development, and collaboration with engineers and scientists. A strong publication record and lab leadership are valued.

Applicants should hold a PhD and 4+ years in relevant quantum fields, and be eligible to work in the U.S. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in quantum information, qubits, cold atom or trapped ion physics.
• U.S. Person required by contract (citizen, permanent resident, or approved status).
• Not allowed: PRC or Russian nationals unless U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• Collect data on system performance and characterize device characteristics.
• Present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Job description

R&D Atomic Physicist - 649 at Quantinuum, US Brooklyn Park, MN. A mid-level full time position in the Quantum Computing Hardware team, listed under hardware engineering.

We are seeking a R&D Atomic Physicist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location.

Our team is leading the development, integration, and operation of quantum computing systems at Quantinuum. We are looking for experimental scientists with hands-on experience building and operating devices to manipulate qubits, quantum spin systems, or cold and trapped atomic systems. The perfect candidate will have intimate knowledge of one or more advanced laboratory techniques for controlling quantum systems, which could include precision laser spectroscopy, low noise DC and RF electronics, cryogenic UHV systems, or computer control systems. They will also have excellent communication and collaboration skills as they are working with teams of engineers and other scientists to develop and test new concepts. Our scientists are thought leaders in the field, publishing papers and presenting research to peers.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

WE VALUE

• Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing
• Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms
• Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
• A history of excellent experimental practices designing or improving existing advanced systems
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and a results-oriented mindset
• Experience in post-doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• You will apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• You will work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• You will be responsible for working in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterizing device characteristics.
• You will generate and implement innovative solutions to improve current and future systems.
• You will present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Requirements

• PhD completed prior to starting
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, cold atom or trapped ion physics
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.