Principal Physicist

Quantinuum
London
6 days ago
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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 aPrincipal Physicistin ourBroomfield, COLocation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will apply deep knowledge and experience in trapped-ion quantum computing or quantum information science to advance the state of the art.
  • You will conceptualize new technologies, methodologies, and processes.
  • You will provide vision and expert technical guidance to multiple, concurrent technical projects in trapped ion quantum computing.
  • You will be responsible for providing direction for research and developing plans defining the direction of the team.
  • You will work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
  • You will perform and guide design trade studies and analyses.
  • You will present scientific results at conferences or in publications.
  • You will be responsible for providing direction for research and developing plans defining the direction of the team.
  • As a high-level technical authority, you will engage with collaborators, prospective customers, and high-level management

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • PhD completed prior to starting
  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience (post-PhD) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, or precision spectroscopy.
  • 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:

  • Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing.
  • Expertise with quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, or quantum verification and validation
  • Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
  • Experience securing funding, establishing research collaborations, and identifying business opportunities.
  • Experience planning and providing technical guidance to multiple, concurrent technical projects.
  • Established technical authority in your field of research, evidenced by multiple publications, chairing committees, and invited speaker presentations.
  • Experience developing intellectual property.
  • Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of incentive target
Incentive eligible
Estimated Total Wage: $171,000 - $213,000
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.



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