Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist - 980

Quantinuum; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off, holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist for our Brooklyn Park, MN location. You will participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, from concept through packaging and characterization.

We offer a competitive salary with a pay range of $148,000–$180,000 annually and a comprehensive rewards package. You will work with an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to advance trap designs and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience OR Master’s with 8+ years OR PhD with 6+ years in MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident or green card holder)
• Due to national security requirements, must not be PRC or Russian national unless US citizen

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps (concept to packaging and characterization)
• Assess requirements and specify designs and processes meeting them
• Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and technicians to translate designs into hardware
• Anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate partnerships and supplier relationships
• Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

Skills

Ion trap fabrication

Microfabrication

Integrated photonics

Process integration

MEMS/semiconductor processing

Photolithography

2.5D/3D packaging

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD with 6–10+ years in MEMS/IC/ion trap/chip-scale photonics

Job description

We are seeking aSenior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientistin our Brooklyn Park, MNlocation.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
• Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
• Generatenew ideasand IP for ion trap features and components
• Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
• Proactivelyanticipatefabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience OR PhD with 6+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization
• Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices
• Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
• Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
• Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration, and 2.5D/3D packaging
• Experience working within a cross-functional team environment
• Individuals who are results-oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written

$148,000 - $180,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $148,000 – $180,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long‑term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Workplace discrimination is illegal.

For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.