| Location | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| Salary | $132,000–$185,000 Per Year |
We are seeking a Senior Level Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components
Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
Proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes
YOU MUST HAVE:
Minimum Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' experience OR Master's degree with 8+ years' experience OR PhD with 6+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
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, Materials Science or Engineering
Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization
Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices
Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration, and 2.5D/3D packaging
Experience working within a cross-functional team environment
Individuals who are results-oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written
$132,000 - $185,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $132,000 - $185,000 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 a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you'll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What's in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.