Full-Time

Staff Physicist

Ion Trap Technology

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IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

Data & Analytics
Consulting
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$123.2k - $161.3kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Component

Mid, Senior

Hyattsville, MD, USA

Position will be based on-site in College Park, Maryland.

Category
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Management
Required Skills
Git
Requirements
  • PhD in experimental physics or related field, with deep knowledge of atomic physics
  • Experience designing, characterizing, and operating complex trapped ion or neutral atom systems and experiments
  • Demonstrated experimental experience with one or more of the following specialties: ultracold atomic physics, microfabrication, ion trapping, or numerical simulation of charged particles
  • 4+ years of relevant post-PhD experience in industry
  • Experience working with ion traps and measurements on trapped ions
  • Experience with laser ablation, cryogenics, photoionization, or laser cooling
  • Experience in best practices for software control and data acquisition of complex experiments (git, version control, time-series databases)
  • Engineering or systems engineering experience in transforming a complex physical system into a product based on detailed technical requirements
  • 7+ years of relevant post-PhD experience in industry
Responsibilities
  • Experimentally characterize the performance of novel ion traps for improved performance and scalability
  • Closely collaborate with the trap design and trap fabrication teams in the design and testing of novel ion trap architectures
  • Demonstrate new capabilities of ion traps for scaling to several hundreds of qubits
  • Improve the performance of trap testing tools for increased throughput, stability, and novel features

IonQ is developing quantum computers using a trapped-ion approach, focusing on leveraging unmatched physical performance, perfect qubit replication, optical networkability, and highly-optimized algorithms to create scalable and powerful quantum computing technology. This technology has the potential to support applications such as direct carbon sequestration, better battery materials, improved drug discovery, and quantum machine learning.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$444.5M

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

95%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IonQ's partnership with Hyundai enhances lithium battery performance using quantum computing.
  • IonQ's recognition in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ highlights its rapid growth.
  • IonQ's strategic agreement with South Carolina Quantum fosters regional quantum technology development.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from tech giants like Amazon could challenge IonQ's market position.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace IonQ's current capabilities, risking obsolescence.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ uses a unique trapped ion approach for superior qubit replication and scalability.
  • IonQ's acquisition of Qubitekk enhances its leadership in the quantum networking market.
  • IonQ collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to improve U.S. infrastructure using quantum computing.

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Benefits

Biweekly catered lunches

Parental leave

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) with 5% match

University facilities

Commuter benefits