Physicist II - 1076

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

1d • $101,000 - $136,000

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking a Physicist II to work at its Broomfield, Colorado location. The role supports a team of research scientists in building, operating, maintaining, and upgrading ion-trapping testbeds, laser systems and beamlines, and electronics systems, including RF and microwave chains. The physicist will also support teams with sophisticated technical problems and independently operate systems and resolve issues. Up to 10% travel is required.

Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug test. Contractual requirements restrict eligibility to U.S. persons, defined here as U.S. citizens, permanent residents or green-card holders, and people granted asylum or refugee status. Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates may not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.

Quantinuum describes itself as a leading quantum computing company with a full-stack platform and a global team of more than 800 employees. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to work on quantum computing technology. Compensation for this role is listed at $101,000–$136,000 annually; actual pay within the range may vary based on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Must be a U.S. person, as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green-card holder, or a person granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen, due to U.S. Government national security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in physics or a relevant engineering field, such as optical, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify performance correlations and trends.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to expand knowledge, learn new skills, and push the boundary of what is possible.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, strong teamwork, and intelligent risk-taking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to program in Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with research scientists to build, operate, maintain, and upgrade ion-trapping testbeds.
• Build and maintain laser systems and beamlines.
• Build and maintain electronics systems, including RF and microwave chains.
• Support teams on sophisticated technical problems.
• Independently operate systems and solve issues.
• Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level