We are seeking a highly qualifiedChief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist in ourPlymouth, MN location. In this role you will work closely with a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians, as well as with our foundry partners, to drive forward all aspects of fabrication for our next generation of ion traps and related components, and to develop new and improved methods for producing higher performing and higher quality traps. This influential position will balance technical leadership, individual technical contribution, and external vendor partnership. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of wafer fabrication in both IC and MEMS environments, as well as a proven track record of advancing R&D efforts beyond the state of the art. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. We are seeking a highly qualifiedChief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist in ourPlymouth, MN location. In this role you will work closely with a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians, as well as with our foundry partners, to drive forward all aspects of fabrication for our next generation of ion traps and related components, and to develop new and improved methods for producing higher performing and higher quality traps. This influential position will balance technical leadership, individual technical contribution, and external vendor partnership. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of wafer fabrication in both IC and MEMS environments, as well as a proven track record of advancing R&D efforts beyond the state of the art. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
The ability to lead and drive all stages of development of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterizationContribute to strategic, long-range planningWork closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardwareEngage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunitiesUp to 25% travelYOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree minimumMinimum 10+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: Ion trap design and fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, or chip-scale photonics (PhD/Master’s inclusive)Due to U.S. export control laws, must be a U.S. citizenWE VALUE:
PhD in Physics or Engineering preferredRelevant work experience in a micro-fabrication process environmentExperience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, deep reactive ion etching, photolithography, e-beam lithography, thin film deposition and electroplating10+ years’ experience working with external foundries strongly preferredKnowledge of on-chip silicon photonics, photonic modeling and fiber-to-chip couplingExperience with Finite Element Modeling (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical and multi-physics) of MEMS-like structuresExperience with 2.5/3D packagingExperience working in an R&D environmentPublished results within their field of researchPatented results within their field of researchExperience working within a cross-functional team environment We are seeking a highly qualified Chief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist in our Plymouth, MN location. In this role you will work closely with a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians, as well as with our foundry partners, to drive forward all aspects of fabrication for our next generation of ion traps and related components, and to develop new and improved methods for producing higher performing and higher quality traps. This influential position will balance technical leadership, individual technical contribution, and external vendor partnership. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of wafer fabrication in both IC and MEMS environments, as well as a proven track record of advancing R&D efforts beyond the state of the art. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. 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 workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee 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 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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