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IonQ · 2 months ago

Physicist - Resilience Engineering & System Operations

Bothell, Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$93K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Physicist will be part of the Resilience Engineering & System Operations team, responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of quantum computers while ensuring high uptime and customer satisfaction.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure high uptime and performance of our commercial quantum computers, through maintenance, monitoring, and engineering of state-of-the-art quantum computers

Ensure a great customer experience that you’ll always be improving

Automate capabilities to optimize system performance

Work collaboratively with physicists and engineers to build tools and technologies that improve the performance of present and future commercial systems

Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations to keep our systems running at peak performance

Qualification

Quantum physicsOptical alignmentsLaser stabilizationData analysisPythonJavascriptLearning mindsetStatisticsCollaborationCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, engineering, or another physical science

Desire and capability to work closely on a team that is distributed - excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Hands on experience with optical alignments, laser stabilization, and/or AOMs

A propensity for learning new things and fascination with emerging technologies

A love of physics and quantum physics in particular

Formal training or education in statistics

Capable of adapting for an ever-growing and ever-changing work environment

Disposition to work flexible working hours, on a 24/7 oncall shift where the rotation changes as needed

3+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

1+ year laboratory experience in atomic and/or optical physics

Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying 'U.S. Person' status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls