Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps)

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
16 Jun 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

25 days holiday Pension scheme Remote working options Professional development budget

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications across healthcare, advanced materials, aerospace and beyond.

We are looking for a Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps) to develop, design, test, and work with fabrication partners to realise next-generation microfabricated Paul traps for scalable quantum computers.

Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch.

What You’ll Accomplish:

  • Work with users to determine suitable layouts for ion traps
  • Develop and design ion traps for manufacture
  • Act as technical liaison with ion trap manufacturers
  • Perform electromagnetic and thermo-mechanical analysis and simulation on designs
  • Work with package designers to develop packages and assembly procedures
  • Document designs and simulations

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