Lead Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist - 854

Quantinuum • Brooklyn Park, MN

1d • $164,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist to join our team in Brooklyn Park, MN. This role involves all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, from concept to characterization. The ideal candidate will assess requirements, develop designs and processes, generate new ideas and intellectual property, and work closely with an integrated team. This position requires proactive risk assessment and mitigation, leading engagements with third parties for partnerships and supplier relationships, and strategic long-range planning for future trap designs and processes. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience OR PhD with 6+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
• 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, Materials Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization
• Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices
• Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
• Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
• Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration, and 2.5D/3D packaging
• Published results within their field of research
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Individuals who are results-oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
• Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
• Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components
• Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
• Proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead engagements with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Lead strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

Benefits

• Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target.
• 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