Quantum Computer Deployment Physicist - 1100

Quantinuum•US Brooklyn Park, MN

6d•$159,000 - $214,000•Remote

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking a Quantum Computer Deployment Physicist to install and service Helios quantum computer systems worldwide. The position may be based at a U.S. Quantinuum office or remotely from an approved location where business requirements allow. The role includes system integration, validation, commissioning, and shipment-readiness activities across Quantinuum sites, followed by critical installation, commissioning, validation, and acceptance work at customer facilities. The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority for quantum system performance during deployments and collaborate with specialists in atomic physics, hardware, software, controls, lasers, cryogenics, and systems engineering. The position also contributes to future on-premises quantum computing offerings by applying deployment experience and field feedback to system design, execution, serviceability, and scalability. Extensive international travel is required for major deployments, with on-site assignments typically lasting several weeks to multiple months. Between deployments, work may be remote or office-based; travel is expected to be approximately 25% outside active deployment periods, depending on program needs. Applicants for this safety-sensitive position must complete a pre-employment drug test. Due to contractual requirements, candidates must be U.S. persons as defined in the posting, and additional nationality restrictions apply unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen. A Ph.D. is required, along with at least seven years of relevant post-graduate experience, inclusive of M.S. or Ph.D. experience, as a technical contributor or leader in atomic physics, trapped-ion systems, quantum computing, advanced experimental physics, or a related discipline. The role is bonus- and equity-eligible, with a stated base salary range of $159,000–$214,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, education, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Ph.D. required.
At least 7 years of relevant post-graduate experience, inclusive of M.S. or Ph.D. experience, as a technical contributor or leader in atomic physics, trapped-ion systems, quantum computing, advanced experimental physics, or a related technical discipline.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including extended customer-site deployments.
Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
Candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen, due to stated U.S. Government national security requirements.
Must complete a pre-employment drug test for placement in this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of trapped-ion technology, high-performance quantum computing, and technical hardware integration and validation.
Ability to work effectively across global teams, customer sites, laboratory environments, and deployment settings.
A track record of atomic physics research and development, evidenced by scholarly publications, successful program execution, and/or launched products.
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 through shared note-taking and creating and maintaining standard work documentation, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and configuration documentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare Helios systems for shipment, relocation, installation, bring-up, validation, and customer acceptance.
Serve as the deployment team's subject matter expert for atomic physics, trapped-ion operations, and qubit performance, providing technical leadership during integration and validation.
Own deployment success criteria related to quantum-system performance, validation, verification, and customer acceptance testing.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving quantum hardware, controls, software, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, and supporting infrastructure.
Lead technical decision-making during high-pressure integration and validation periods at Quantinuum and customer sites.
Participate in integration and validation of Helios systems at Quantinuum before deployment.
Provide remote support and on-site service for deployed Helios systems, working with subject matter experts and the global technical team.
Train internal team members and, where appropriate, customer personnel on deployment processes, validation workflows, operational readiness, and best practices.
Improve deployment plans, standard work, work instructions, test plans, troubleshooting guides, configuration documentation, and validation processes.
Work with engineering, product, operations, and service teams to translate field lessons into product and deployment improvements.
Contribute to future on-premises hardware offerings, including design-for-deployment, execution planning, commissioning strategy, and serviceability improvements.
Maintain focus on business success, technical progress, customer outcomes, safety, documentation, and professional collaboration.
Complete international travel, including extended customer-site deployments.