Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901

About the role

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.

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

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)

Qualifications

• 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
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems for quantum information science

Skills

• Ph.D. in physics or related field preferred

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, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Pay

The pay range for this role is $148,000 - $178,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.