Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901
Quantinuum•Albuquerque, NM
•$148,000 - $178,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Sr. Advanced Experimental Physicist (AMO) for our Albuquerque, NM location having experience with trapped ion systems to contribute to our cutting-edge R&D efforts aimed at creating a utility-scale trapped-ion quantum computer. You will work individually and in collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers across multiple Quantinuum locations. You should be comfortable achieving results both independently and in close collaboration with a team.
Requirements
- Ph.D. completed prior to starting
- Minimum 5+ years of experience with trapped-ion systems (PhD inclusive)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis (PhD inclusive)
- 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
- Ph.D. in physics or related field preferred
- Experience with quantum computing hardware
- Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems
- Experience with integrated photonic devices
- Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills
- Have a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems for quantum information science
Responsibilities
- Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery
- Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results to a variety of stakeholders
- Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
- Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies
- Review scientific literature, identify and implement improvements in experimental workflow
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
