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Lead Experimental Physicist (AMO) - 902

We are seeking a Lead 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. This role will focus on microfabricated, photonically integrated surface trap research, and the data we generate will directly inform the designs of our next-generation systems. In addition to being an experienced trapped-ion system experimentalist, you should have experience in technical leadership of teams of scientists and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery.
• Lead, develop, and work closely with a team to design, develop, verify, and deploy methods and technologies pushing the frontier of ion-based quantum computers using integrated photonics.
• Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
• Mentor earlier career scientists and engineers
• Communicate results both internally and externally through documentation, publications, and presentations
• Travel expectations of roughly 10%, dependent on business needs.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Ph.D. completed prior to starting
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) in experimental atomic physics
• Minimum 4 years experimental experience (degree inclusive) with trapped-ion systems
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred
• Experience building and leading research projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems
• Experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis
• A history of highly impactful technical achievements
• Experience with integrated photonic systems
• Strong collaboration skills, including across disciplines
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments and/or data analysis
• Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems

Compensation & Benefits: Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target The pay range for this role is $164,000 – $205,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work 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 Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
$164,000 - $205,000 a year

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