Quantinuum - Quantum Research Scientist - Remote
Requirements
• PhD must be completed prior to start date • 8+ years of experience (including Ph.D.) in one or more of the following areas: quantum computing, quantum information, atomic physics, laser and optics design, experimental control system development, or electronics design • 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. • 10+ years of experience in scientific research and development, engineering, or leadership roles preferred • Experience leading R&D teams in development and validation of systems of qubits • Strong organizational and leadership skills • Experience performing remote system operation • Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms • Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform design and experiments • Experience benchmarking systems of qubits and qubit operations • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in their field of research • $164,000 - $205,000 a year
Responsibilities
• Conduct experimental work on a trapped ion QCCD testbed, develop validation and verification tests and collect data on system performance and hardware prototypes. • Invent and develop software and hardware automation tools to improve testbed and commercial system utilization and uptime • Perform design trade studies and analyses to inform architecture and design of future quantum computers • Own operation error models, review scientific results, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhanced processes and directions for further investigation. • Present scientific results internally, at conferences, and in publications. • Develop system designs, plans, and test procedures aligned with broader company strategy. • Extending the operational uptime of the testbed outside of core business hours • Quarterly travel to the site hosting the system
Benefits
• Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target • The pay range for this role is $164,000 – $205,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. • Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. • By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. • By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. • 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
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