Senior Quantum Hardware Architect (Trapped-Ion)

Finq Tech Inc.

Broomfield, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Lead Quantum Hardware Physicist to advance the design of trapped-ion quantum computing systems. You will apply hands-on expertise to guide hardware decisions, improve usability, and define the software orchestration and monitoring required to operate production-ready quantum computers.

This role blends experimental science with system design, offering a path from concept to first production-ready hardware, with direct impact on Quantinuum's scalable

Responsibilities

  • Shape the design of next-generation trapped-ion quantum computers.
  • Guide hardware design decisions with hands-on experience operating quantum systems.
  • Define software orchestration and monitoring for production-ready systems.

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Lead Quantum Hardware Physicist to advance the design of trapped-ion quantum computing systems. You will apply hands-on expertise to guide hardware decisions, improve usability, and define the software orchestration and monitoring required to operate production-ready quantum computers.

This role blends experimental science with system design, offering a path from concept to first production-ready hardware, with direct impact on Quantinuum's scalable

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