Sr. Chief Scientist - Trapped Ions - 844
About The Position
We are seeking a Sr. Chief Scientist – Trapped Ions to provide technical leadership across Quantinuum. This role involves leading improvements in quantum gates, ion cooling, ion transport, control systems, and other technical areas essential for advancing trapped ion quantum computing. The position will also contribute to forming external partnerships, driving IP generation, making key technical decisions, communicating future technology needs, and planning the insertion of new technologies into Quantinuum products. The role requires applying previous experience in experimental laboratory research to develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits and working with teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life, including performing design trade studies and analysis. The Sr. Chief Scientist will also contribute to the technical thought leadership of Quantinuum in quantum information science.
Requirements
- PhD completed prior to starting.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: ion transport, numerical modeling, quantum computing, experimental control system development, quantum information, atomic physics, electronics design, ion trap design, or ion trap fabrication.
- 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
- Experience leading R&D teams.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Experience with ion transport in surface traps
- Experience with trapping of ions or neutral atoms
- Experience with high fidelity quantum gates
- Experience with control systems for trapped ions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across Quantinuum
- Lead improvements across quantum gates, ion cooling, ion transport, control systems and other technical areas required to advance trapped ion quantum computing
- Help form external partnerships that contribute to the success of Quantinuum
- Help lead IP generation and capture across the company
- Contribute to key Quantinuum technical decisions, in coordination with other Quantinuum technical leaders
- Communicate future technology needs to the larger organization
- Help plan the insertion of new technologies into Quantinuum products
- Apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
- Work with teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
- Performing design trade studies and analysis
- Contribute to the technical thought leadership of Quantinuum in quantum information science
Benefits
- Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target
- 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
