Quantinuum · 1 month ago
Deployment Physicist, On-premises Installation - 572
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. The Deployment Physicist will be responsible for installing and servicing Helios systems, participating in integration and validation at customer sites, and contributing to future hardware offerings.
Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Successful installation of Helios systems on customer premises including preparation for shipment, relocation, installation, and validation
Improve and mature plans and work instructions for the above activities
Act as the team’s atomic physics and qubit operations expert, explicitly owning qubit-based integration and validation tasks during deployment
Remote support and on-site service (as necessary) of Helios systems with the support of subject matter experts and a global team
Participate in integration and validation of Helios systems at Quantinuum prior to deployment
Contribute to and support future on-premises hardware offerings post-Helios
Have utmost focus on business success, technical progress, and professional interactions for both you and the team
Travel (domestically and internationally) up to 3 months at a time during deployments and 25% otherwise
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. completed
Minimum 8 years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) as a technical contributor or leader in an atomic physics or quantum computing role
Eligibility to complete international travel
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
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
Preferred
A deep knowledge of trapped-ion-based technology, high-performance quantum computing, and technical hardware integration and validation
A proven track record of atomic physics research and development as evidenced by scholarly publications, successful program execution, and/or launched products
Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling, and data analysis
A strong drive to exceed performance and schedule expectations
Commitment to documenting work via shared note taking as well as the creation and maintenance of standard work documentation, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and configuration documentation
Strong communication and collaboration 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.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
NVenturesJP Morgan ChaseIBM Ventures
2025-08-15Series B· $600M
2024-01-15Series A· $300M
2022-02-22Convertible Note· $25M
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