Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified Lead AMO Architect to join our team in Broomfield, CO.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with architecture team members to conceptualize large scale quantum computers
- Complete rigorous trade studies between a variety of high-level architectures and detailed subsystem designs
- Partner with subsystem teams to architect hardware solutions for large-scale quantum computers
- Lead a team research scientists and engineers to develop new sub-systems compatible high electrical and optical I/O, ultra-low magnetic, electrical, and mechanical noise, and cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum operation.
- Analyze performance and reliability of electronic, vacuum, cryogenic, and optical sub-systems
- Define system level requirements and high-level sub-system and technology requirements
- Work with sub-system teams to identify potential technology insertions into the architecture
- Communicate findings and design proposals to larger technical, management, and executive teams
- Develop, implement, and oversee best scientific and trade-study practices across the architecture team
YOU MUST HAVE:
- PhD must be completed prior to start date
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, ion trapping, qubits, atomic physics, spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, lasers, photonics, or laboratory work in the physical sciences.
- 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:
- Experience leading a team in designing or operating a device for quantum information processing.
- 15 years’ experience in scientific research and development, engineering, or leadership roles.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience in working with customers and partners.
- Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms.
- Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
- Experience with control systems for data collection, signal processing and analysis.
- Experience with laser systems, especially frequency-stabilized diode lasers, optical cavities, and phase or intensity feedback loops.
- Experience with cryogenic systems.
- Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems.
- Experience developing quantum error correcting codes
- Experience with electro-optic devices, including photodetectors and light modulators.
- Experience designing and testing micro-optical systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
$160,000 - $200,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $160,000 – $200,000 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
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