Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist - 980

Quantinuum • US Brooklyn Park, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. This role involves participating in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging, and characterization. The scientist will assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements. They will also generate new ideas and intellectual property 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, and proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies. Additionally, the role includes engaging with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities, and contributing to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes.

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
• Experience working within a cross-functional team environment
• 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
• Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

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: Senior