Commercial System Validation and Verification Scientist - 613

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Commercial System Validation and Verification Scientist in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. 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. As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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. 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Requirements

• PhD completed prior to starting
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) in experimental atomic physics, quantum computing, or equivalent disciplines
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completed PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field with background in atomic physics and/or quantum benchmarking
• Knowledge of trapped-ion systems
• Experience working with quantum computing hardware, including experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
• Experience operating as a team leader on a variety of projects and programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
• As a top candidate, you will have strong organizational and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Apply previous experience in quantum computing to develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Lead the effort of commercial system validation and verification, including planning, prioritizing, and decision making on quantum computer hardware and software integration
• Technical coordination and guidance of interdisciplinary efforts related to quantum computer performance, including hardware engineers, software engineers, and internal and external users.
• Work in a research lab environment to collect data on device characteristics and system performance.
• Work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to release a quantum computing system.
• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees