Principal Helios Physicist - 762

Quantinuum • Brooklyn Park, MN

31d • $192,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Helios Physicist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location, to integrate and validate Helios systems. Helios is our current-generation quantum computer with 98 physical qubits and >99.9% two-qubit fidelities that is available through the cloud. Our first on-premises unit will be installed in Singapore with other locations to follow. The ideal candidate will have deep experience building, validating, and optimizing the performance of a complex scientific apparatus or commercial product based on atomic or similar quantum building blocks. Day-to-day work will involve complex problem solving; hands-on work with optical, mechanical, and electronic systems; coding; and the satisfaction of delivering a product to a customer. We are looking for a candidate with world-class expertise and drive to make sure Helios units are completed on time and to our high-quality standards.

Requirements

• PhD degree minimum
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) as a technical contributor or leader in atomic physics, quantum computing, or advanced technology development role
• 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

• A deep knowledge of trapped-ion-based technology, high-performance quantum computing, and technical hardware integration and validation
• A proven track record of atomic physics research and development as evidenced by scholarly publications, successful program execution, and/or launched products
• Experience as a technical team leader driving work execution on complex technical projects requiring communication and coordination with cross-functional teams involving hardware engineers, software engineers, theorists, and technicians
• Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling, and data analysis
• A strong drive to exceed performance and schedule expectations
• Commitment to documenting work via shared note taking as well as the creation and maintenance of standard work documentation, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and configuration documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Work with a dedicated team to successfully integrate and validate Helios systems at our manufacturing facility
• Collaborate broadly with world-wide Engineering, Deployment, and Operations teams to ensure successful product delivery and identify design, implementation, and process improvements
• Assess, analyze, document, and communicate results, whether for standard requirement testing or when troubleshooting rare and complicated error conditions or design issues
• Remote support of Deployment and Operations teams as required during installation at customer premises
• Model exceptional scientific and/or engineering discipline and skills; mentor colleagues and collaborators
• Utmost focus is on business success, technical progress, and professional interactions for both you and the team

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: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees