Quantum Hardware Scientist - 288

Quantinuum
London
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Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking aQuantum Hardware Scientistin ourGolden Valley, MNlocation to work on the integration and verification of our Helios line of next-generation quantum computers, targeting 96 physical qubits and 10^(-3) error rates with a QCCD architecture. You will work with scientists and engineers to receive subsystem deliveries, integrate into fully functional QPUs, and demonstrate the system level performance and robustness before handing off to deployment teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will work to develop, integrate, and verify quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
  • You will collaborate with teams of scientists and engineers to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware.
  • You will be responsible for working in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterizing device characteristics.
  • You will communicate scientific and technical results via trade studies, presentations, or publications.

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • PhD completed prior to starting
  • Minimum 4+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, precision spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, or laser
  • 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.

WE VALUE:

  • A previous history of work specifically tied to the QCCD architecture and/or general scaling of trapped ion quantum computers
  • Extensive and demonstrable hardware skills related to integral subsystems of trapped ion quantum computers including lasers, optics, radio frequency and microwave analog electronics, digital control electronics, ultrahigh vacuum, cryogenics, etc.
  • Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing
  • Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms
  • Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
  • Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
  • Experience in post-doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions
  • Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
Estimated Salary Wage: $123,000 - $153,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-A 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

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.



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