Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901

Entangled Future; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quantinuum in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Sr. Advanced Experimental Physicist (AMO) with trapped-ion experience to contribute to R&D for a utility-scale quantum computer. You will build, operate, and advance ion-trapping hardware across photonics and free-space optics.

The role requires a PhD, 5+ years of trapped-ion experience, 3+ years programming control systems, and U.S. person status; travel about 10%. The team collaborates across locations; safety screening applies.

Qualifications

• PhD completed prior to starting.
• 5+ years of trapped-ion systems experience (PhD inclusive).
• 3+ years programming control systems for data collection/analysis (PhD inclusive).
• Experience with quantum computing hardware and with cryogenic/ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Experience with integrated photonic devices and strong technical writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure (free-space optics and integrated photonics).
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results to stakeholders.
• Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate technologies.
• Review literature and implement improvements in experimental workflow.
• Travel ~10% as needed.

Connaissances

Quantum hardware experience

Cryogenic systems

Integrated photonic devices

Scientific communication

Organization & collaboration

Publications in journals

Formation

PhD in Physics or related field

Description du poste

Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901 at Quantinuum, US Albuquerque, NM. A senior-level full time position in the Quantum Computing Hardware team, listed under research.

We are seeking a Sr. Advanced Experimental Physicist (AMO) for our Albuquerque, NM location having experience with trapped ion systems to contribute to our cutting-edge R&D efforts aimed at creating a utility-scale trapped-ion quantum computer. You will work individually and in collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers across multiple Quantinuum locations. You should be comfortable achieving results both independently and in close collaboration with a team.

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

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. in physics or related field preferred
• Experience with quantum computing hardware
• Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems
• Experience with integrated photonic devices
• Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Have a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems for quantum information science

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?

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results to a variety of stakeholders
• Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
• Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies
• Review scientific literature, identify and implement improvements in experimental workflow
• Travel expectations of roughly 10% , dependent on business needs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. completed prior to starting
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with trapped-ion systems (PhD inclusive)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis (PhD inclusive)
• 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.