Salary Range: 132000 to 165000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

We are seeking an Integration AMO Physicist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor integrating and validating Quantinuum’s state of the art trapped ion quantum computer systems, working independently with limited supervision. You will apply your deep expertise of quantum, atomic, and optical, and device physics to integrate and validate our machines with cross-functional engineering teams, where your role will be to act as the subject matter expert on the device and related qubit physics and as well as the concept of operations that dictates dictating subsystem requirements. In addition to driving technical execution, you may lead small projects, collaborate with external partners, and represent Quantinuum through publications, presentations, and scientific engagement activities.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team of physicists and engineers integrating and validating Quantinuum’s state of art quantum computer hardware assemblies

Design and execute validation test plans as a physics subject matter expert on high fidelity and technical operations on ion-trap qubit system

Contribute to future quantum computer integration design and requirements

MUST HAVE:

Minimum bachelor’s degree

4+ years of Physicist experience in a research and development environment or integrating and validating complex technical hardware

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:

PhD or advanced experience in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics Chemistry, or a related Engineering field preferred.

Experience with quantum computing hardware.

Strong, self-starting laboratory test and measurement experience

Expertise in a specialized Atomic and Molecular Optics technical domain.

Experience in building, operating, and maintaining complex scientific apparatuses involving ultra-high vacuum, RF and microwave, electronic, laser and optical, and cryogenic subsystems.

Experience working as part of a team maintaining and developing custom software codebases via version control and git tracking best practices.

Experience leading technical workstreams or small projects.

Strong analytical and computational skills.

Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.

Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].

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Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions)

Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

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