Latest Innovation Jobs

Senior Optics Technician

The Senior Optics Technician will join the Optical Manufacturing team to build and commission optics and laser assemblies for quantum systems. Responsibilities include precision optical assembly, system maintenance, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Technical Programme Manager, Quantum Systems Infrastructure

This role involves managing the execution and coordination of programmes for IonQ's Quantum Systems Infrastructure team. Responsibilities include translating roadmaps into plans, ensuring alignment across teams, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role requires technical fluency and experience in programme management, particularly in infrastructure and systems engineering environments.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

ASIC Layout Engineer

Design and produce full-custom, mixed-signal integrated circuit layouts for quantum computing applications, ensuring DRC/LVS compliance across multiple fabrication processes. Collaborate closely with IC designers to implement layouts from base cells to full chip level. Work within tight project schedules to deliver high-quality physical designs for advanced quantum technologies.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Optical Engineer

Design and integrate high-precision optical and laser subsystems for trapped-ion quantum computing systems. Develop test methods and support alignment and diagnostics to ensure robust performance. Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to advance commercial quantum hardware.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance

Leads cross-functional teams in advancing superconducting qubit systems through experimental design and technical innovation. Focuses on identifying performance bottlenecks and driving hardware improvements for scalable quantum computing. Involves hands-on experimentation, technical leadership, and shaping long-term quantum hardware roadmaps.

Rigetti United States US$190,000 – US$225,000 pa

Director, Global Quantum System Deployment

This role involves leading the global deployment and lifecycle support of on-premise quantum computing systems, overseeing end-to-end integration from factory to customer site. The position requires building and scaling a field engineering team, managing complex hardware installations including cryogenic and RF systems, and ensuring performance and reliability across international clients. It is a senior technical leadership role focused on operational excellence in quantum system delivery.

Rigetti United States US$240,000 – US$275,000 pa

Hybrid

Chief Platform Architect - 801

Lead the technical vision and architecture of a high-performance quantum software developer platform, focusing on scalable access portals, hybrid workflow orchestration, and secure cloud-based application delivery. Mentor senior engineers, define coding standards, and drive the technical roadmap in close collaboration with hardware teams. The role involves shaping platform engineering practices and enabling both internal and external developers through reusable components and robust APIs.

Quantinuum United States US$208,000 – US$260,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent