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Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901

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. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. 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
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
Travel expectations of roughly 10% , dependent on business needs.

YOU MUST HAVE:

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.

WE VALUE:

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

Compensation & Benefits: The pay range for this role is $148,000 – $178,000 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.
$148,000 - $178,000 a year

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