Atomic Source Physicist - 869

The Atomic Source Physicist position is located in Broomfield, CO. Quantinuum seeks an experimental scientist with hands-on experience in building and operating complex atomic physics systems, communicating research findings, and collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates should have expertise in advanced laboratory techniques for quantum system control, such as precision laser spectroscopy, atomic or molecular beams, or cryogenic UHV systems.

About the Role

As a member of the experimental team, you will work closely with engineers and other scientists to conceptualize, design, build, and validate atomic sources for trapped ion quantum computers. You will communicate groundbreaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations. You will also develop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the experimental team.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with other experimentalists and engineers to conceptualize, design, build, and validate atomic sources for trapped ion quantum computers
• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations
• Develop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the experimental team

Requirements

• PhD completed prior to start
• Minimum of 5+ years (PhD inclusive) of atomic physics experience

Qualifications

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, asylum, or refugee status)
• No People’s Republic of China or Russian national citizenship unless also U.S. citizen

Skills

• Experience working with magneto-optical traps, atomic or molecular beams, and other cold atom techniques
• Experience working with trapped ions
• Experience working with quantum computing hardware
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
• Programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
• Formal background in experimental physics with a proven track record of solving outstanding and challenging problems
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan
• + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts