Senior Ion Transport Physicist — Remote Up to 2 Days/Week

Quantinuum

Broomfield (CO)

Hybrid

USD 148,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Quantinuum seeks an Ion Transport Physicist for its Broomfield, CO or Brooklyn Park, MN locations to advance ion transport in surface traps for quantum computing. You will run simulations, model transport methods, and contribute to ion trap fabrication and control systems projects while collaborating with experimental teams.

This role requires a PhD and at least 5 years’ relevant experience, including numerical simulation and Python tooling.

Qualifications

PhD completed prior to starting.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving ion transport, quantum computing, experimental control system development, quantum information, atomic physics, electronics design, ion trap design, or ion trap fabrication.
Experience with numerical simulation of physical systems using Python or other related software tools.
U.S. Person status (citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, asylum/refugee status).
National security restrictions: must not be PRC or Russian national unless US citizen.

Responsibilities

Develop cutting-edge ion transport methods through numerical simulation and modeling.
Create and maintain software tools to enable key features of ion transport waveform design.
Provide technical input into ion trap top-metal geometry to support novel ion transport methods.
Review scientific results from development efforts to identify areas for further investigation.
Perform trade studies and technical analyses.
Present scientific results at conferences and in peer‑reviewed publications.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to support execution of broader company objectives.