Lead R&D Engineer - 897

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

1d • $164,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead R&D Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location with experience building complex trapped atom or ion systems or photonics technologies that enable trapped-ion quantum computers. You will work with a team on concepts for large scale quantum computers and communicate trade studies and design ideas to technical, leadership, and external team members. You should have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as you will prepare external facing documents and work cross functionally between hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• PhD degree minimum or completed prior to start date
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: qubits, atomic physics, optics, lasers, photonic integrated circuits, vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics
• 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, Optics, Engineering or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated professional experience leading R&D engineering efforts to mature low TRL applied physics or experimental physics research programs into commercially viable products
• Experience in quantum computing with a focus on trapped-ion technologies a plus
• Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate the enabling technologies required for next generation systems and develop roadmaps to achieve those technologies
• Plan, prioritize, and advise on R&D path for building future quantum computers
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect, design, and develop subsystems for next generation of quantum computers
• Track external and internal technology development and state-of-the-art results to feedforward and update R&D plans
• Lead development and design projects with suppliers
• Communicate technological progress to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree