Salary Range: 131000 to 177000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

We are seeking an Ion Transport Designer in our Broomfield, CO location to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and optimization of ion transport architectures used in Quantinuum's trapped-ion quantum computing systems. You will develop and validate transport waveforms, trapping configurations, and electrode designs that enable reliable, high-fidelity movement of ions throughout complex quantum computing devices. You will also contribute to research and development efforts, prototype evaluation, system characterization, integration activities, documentation, and the transition of new designs into production environments. Working closely with physicists, engineers, and software teams, you will help identify and resolve performance limitations, improve transport efficiency, and support the scalability of next-generation quantum processors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in charged particle dynamics, electromagnetic field modeling, numerical simulation, experimental validation, and engineering problem solving, with experience developing solutions that balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and long-term operational stability.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Perform research on cutting edge trap transport methods.

Design and develop ion surface trap top metal for ion trapping and transport.

Design and develop ion voltage waveforms for efficient ion transport.

Create and maintain software tools to enable key features of ion transport waveform design.

Work directly with computational scientists, experimentalists, and engineers to research solutions to cutting-edge ion trapping and transport problems.

Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.

YOU MUST HAVE:

PhD Degree minimum

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 in applied physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field

Proficiency with Python

Experience with software management and collaboration tools and techniques

Experience organizing and maintaining software projects or packages

Experience working with trapped ions

Experience with electrostatic modeling and design optimization

Knowledge of analog filters and related techniques for system simulation

Experience applying physical principles to optimization problems or numerical simulation

Experience with numerical optimization techniques such as convex optimization

Experience using HPC clusters, GPUs, or other parallel computing techniques

Experience working with quantum computing hardware

Teamwork and collaboration

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within your field of research.

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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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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