Lab Physicist
US Broomfield, CO
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /
Full-time /
On-site
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking a Lab Physicist for our Broomfield, CO location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with a team of research scientists and engineers to develop, design, and characterize quantum computing related hardware
- Characterize and analyze performance of components and subsystems and work with scientific and engineering teams to plan hardware performance improvements
- Provide technical support to customers and support teams on sophisticated technical problems
- Independently operate and troubleshoot issues
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum
- Minimum 1-year hands-on laboratory experience (degree inclusive), maintaining, troubleshooting and operating electronic systems, complex optical systems or vacuum/cryogenic 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
WE VALUE:
- Master’s degree in physics or relevant engineering field such as Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software
- 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in industry
- Ability to analyze large sets of data to identify correlations and trends on performance
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to expand knowledge, learn new skills and push the boundary of what’s possible
- Able to think critically, solve problems, and be a strong team player with intelligent risk-taking skills
- Strong interpersonal and team skill
- Strong computer skills including ability to program in Python
- Experience in performing system audits to ensure intended system functionality, operation and performance requirements are achieved
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
$95,000 - $119,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Estimated Salary Wage: $95,000 - $119,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
-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.
