Senior Trapped-Ion Quantum Architect - Airborne Networking

Ainabl Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Equity (0.5–1.5%)

Annual bonus eligibility

Full benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Job summary

Ainabl Technologies is building airborne-qualified quantum networking hardware and seeking a Principal Quantum Physicist (Trapped Ions) to own the ion-trap physics, stability, and error-correction performance for next-gen quantum transceivers. You will lead core ion-trap research and engineering to meet strict airborne SWaP, reliability, and environmental requirements.

Reporting to the CTO, you will guide qubit control, coherence, and logical performance from current generations to modular

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Optics, Atomic Physics, or closely related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, operating, and characterizing trapped-ion platforms.
• Proven track record delivering high-fidelity single- and two-qubit gates, long coherence times, and robust state readout.
• Strong background in laser cooling, Raman or microwave control, motional-mode engineering, and error budgeting.
• Experience translating research-grade ion traps into compact, robust packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, characterization, and improvement of trapped-ion qubit systems.
• Own qubit stability, coherence optimization, and error-correction strategies.
• Drive real-time control and feedback for high-rate secure airborne networking.
• Collaborate with cryogenics, shielding, and optical teams for DO-160 / MIL-STD qualification.
• Guide transition of lab ion-trap architectures into flight-qualified hardware.
• Mentor quantum engineers and technicians; define experimental roadmaps.
• Support supplier engagement on ion-trap components and vacuum systems.
• Contribute to customer reviews and defense program documentation.
• Shape long-term roadmap for modular scaling while preserving SWaP.

Skills

Experience designing trapped-ion qubit

High-fidelity single- and two-qubit-g​

Coherence optimization

Error budgeting

Experiment design and data analysis

Technical communication skills

Leadership of experimental teams

Quantum error correction familiarity

FPGA/ASIC control familiarity

Defense/aerospace hardware experience

Cryogenics/magnetic shielding/vibe/isD

Education

PhD in Physics, Quantum Optics, Atomic Physics, or closely related field

Job description

Ainabl Technologies is building airborne-qualified quantum networking hardware and seeking a Principal Quantum Physicist (Trapped Ions) to own the ion-trap physics, stability, and error-correction performance for next-gen quantum transceivers. You will lead core ion-trap research and engineering to meet strict airborne SWaP, reliability, and environmental requirements.

Reporting to the CTO, you will guide qubit control, coherence, and logical performance from current generations to modular