Senior Staff Simulation Physicist - Ion Transport and Waveform Design

IonQ

31d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Staff Simulation Physicist to join our Ion Transport and Waveform Design team. As a simulation physicist, you’ll guide a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will lead the study the physics of ion transport through numerical simulation. You will collaborate with experimental teams to validate simulation results and physics understanding, commercial teams to design transport waveforms used in our quantum computers, and quantum architects to inform the design of next-generation ion traps. You will drive research into novel techniques for optimizing ion transport as well as mentoring junior scientists.

Requirements

PhD in atomic physics, quantum information, or a related field.
5 years of professional experience in the quantum computing field
13+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in numerical simulation and optimization to inform experimental design.
Strong proficiency in programming and data analysis.
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

7+ years of professional work experience in RF Paul trap design and ion transport optimization
Experience with transport or waveform design in surface-electrode RF Paul traps.
Experience using a compiled programming language (Rust, C, C++, etc.) for scientific computing.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain numerical simulation tools for ion transport in RF Paul traps.
Validate simulation results in collaboration with experimental teams.
Develop novel control schemes for fast, robust, and low-excitation ion transport.
Deliver control voltage waveforms that implement the required operations for a trapped-ion quantum computer.
Work with trap designers to incorporate novel transport techniques into future systems.