Integration AMO Physicist - 935

We are seeking an Integration AMO Physicist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor integrating and validating Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art trapped ion quantum computer systems, working independently with limited supervision.

About the role

You will apply your deep expertise in quantum, atomic, optical, and device physics to integrate and validate our machines with cross-functional engineering teams. As the subject matter expert, you will provide guidance on device and qubit physics, as well as the concept of operations dictating subsystem requirements. In addition to driving technical execution, you may lead small projects, collaborate with external partners, and represent Quantinuum through publications, presentations, and scientific engagement activities.

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

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of physicists and engineers integrating and validating Quantinuum’s state-of-the-art quantum computer hardware assemblies.
• Design and execute validation test plans as a physics subject matter expert on high-fidelity and technical operations for ion-trap qubit systems.
• Contribute to future quantum computer integration design and requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of Physicist experience in a research and development environment or integrating and validating complex technical hardware.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or granted asylum/refugee status).
• Candidates must not be a national of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen, due to national security requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced experience in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related Engineering field (preferred).
• Experience with quantum computing hardware.
• Strong, self-starting laboratory test and measurement experience.
• Expertise in a specialized Atomic and Molecular Optics (AMO) technical domain.
• Experience building, operating, and maintaining complex scientific apparatuses involving ultra-high vacuum, RF and microwave, electronic, laser and optical, and cryogenic subsystems.
• Experience working as part of a team maintaining and developing custom software codebases via version control and Git best practices.
• Experience leading technical workstreams or small projects.
• Strong analytical and computational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• 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 and 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $132,000 - $165,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.