Senior Level Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist

Senior Level Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist

We are seeking a Senior Level Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location.

• 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

• 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 wave guides, ion trap fabrication, and chip–scale photonics
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a 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.

• 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
• Experience 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

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. Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable.

• 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 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.

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