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Quantinuum · 1 day ago

Atomic Physicist for Ion Trapping & Integrated Photonics

Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $152K/yr

5+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. They are seeking an Atomic Physicist to develop and operate an advanced trapped ion testbed, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Chris Griffith

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and build new equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer

Communicate results both internally and externally through documentation, publications, and presentations

Work in a research lab environment to collect and analyze data on system and device performance

Qualification

Trapped ionsExperimental atomic physicsLaser coolingTrappingQuantum information processingOptical apparatus designExperimental control systemsData analysisSimulationModelingSoftware version controlCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelors in physics or engineering

Minimum 5 years experience (degree inclusive) with trapped ions, neutral atom cooling & trapping, and/or atom-based quantum computers

Minimum 5 years experience (degree inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: experimental atomic physics, experimental optics & lasers, precision experimental control systems

Minimum 2 years experience (degree inclusive) building complex atomic physics systems

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

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)

Preferred

Masters or PhD in physics or engineering

Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing

Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms

Experience with design and implementation of complex optical apparatuses

Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments and/or data analysis

Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis

Experience with software version control and data archiving

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including documentation for colleagues and collaborators

Strong collaboration skills

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Benefits

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

Company

Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a IT firm that accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, and finance. It is a sub-organization of Honeywell.

Founded in 2021

Broomfield, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees