Lead Experimental Physicist (AMO) - 902

Quantinuum•US Albuquerque, NM

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Experimental Physicist (AMO) for our Albuquerque, NM location having experience with trapped ion systems to contribute to our cutting-edge R&D efforts aimed at creating a utility-scale trapped-ion quantum computer. This role will focus on microfabricated, photonically integrated surface trap research, and the data we generate will directly inform the designs of our next-generation systems. In addition to being an experienced trapped-ion system experimentalist, you should have experience in technical leadership of teams of scientists and engineers. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Ph.D. completed prior to starting
Minimum 7+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) in experimental atomic physics
Minimum 4 years experimental experience (degree inclusive) with trapped-ion systems
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

PhD in Physics or related field preferred
Experience building and leading research projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems
Experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis
A history of highly impactful technical achievements
Experience with integrated photonic systems
Strong collaboration skills, including across disciplines
Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments and/or data analysis
Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems

Responsibilities

Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery.
Lead, develop, and work closely with a team to design, develop, verify, and deploy methods and technologies pushing the frontier of ion-based quantum computers using integrated photonics.
Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
Mentor earlier career scientists and engineers
Communicate results both internally and externally through documentation, publications, and presentations