Lead R&D Engineer - 897

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO • 2h ago

We are seeking a Lead R&D Engineer?in our?Broomfield, CO?location with experience building complex trapped atom or ion systems or photonics technologies that enable trapped-ion quantum computers. You will work with a team on concepts for large scale quantum computers and communicate trade studies and design ideas to technical, leadership, and external team members. You should have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as you will prepare external facing documents and work cross functionally between hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

Communicate the enabling technologies required for next generation systems and develop roadmaps to achieve those technologies

Plan, prioritize, and advise on R&D path for building future quantum computers

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect, design, and develop subsystems for next generation of quantum computers

Track external and internal technology development and state-of-the-art results to feedforward and update R&D plans

Lead development and design projects with suppliers

Communicate technological progress to internal and external stakeholders

YOU MUST HAVE:

PhD degree minimum or completed prior to start date

Minimum 7+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: qubits, atomic physics, optics, lasers, photonic integrated circuits, vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics

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, Optics, Engineering or a related field preferred

Demonstrated professional experience leading R&D engineering efforts to mature low TRL applied physics or experimental physics research programs into commercially viable products

Experience in quantum computing with a focus on trapped-ion technologies a plus

Strong scientific communication and technical?writing skills

Strong organizational and collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible -- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

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.

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.

$164,000 - $205,000 a year

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