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 a highly qualifiedQuantum Hardware Engineer, On-Premises Installationfor ourBroomfield, COorGolden Valley, MNlocation to install and service Helios systems for our Hardware-as-a-Service business. Helios is our next-generation quantum computer with 96 physical qubits and error rates<10^(-3)that will be offered both for cloud access in 2025 as well as on customer premises at a later date. This would be our second Hardware-as-a-Service offering following our installation of a quantum computer at RIKEN's Wako, Japan campus. This advanced opportunity begins at an early stage of a Helios project, allowing the ideal candidate to participate in integration, validation, and preparation for shipment at the Quantinuum site while developing deep familiarity with the Helios hardware and software. The successful candidate will then be part of the team installing and validating performance of the system at a customer site. Expertise in quantum computing, lasers and optics, software control of hardware subsystems, equipment installation and service, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or systems engineering will all be impactful to this role.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Successful installation of Helios systems on customer premises including preparation for shipment, relocation, reassembly, and qualification
- Improve and mature plans and work instructions for the above activities in coordination with Quantinuum site experts prior to deployment
- Explicit ownership of specific subsystems and system functionality based on prior experience and Quantinuum training
- On-site service and maintenance of Helios systems with the support of subject matter experts and a global team
- Participate in integration and validation efforts at Quantinuum site prior to installation
- Ensure smooth handoff for shipping and installation and apply continuous improvements to associated processes
- Domestic and International travel to customer sites for extended periods for hardware deployment (months) and service (weeks) for each Helios system deployed
- Have utmost focus on business success, technical progress, and professional interactions for both you and the team
- Travel up to 85% during deployment periods and up to 25% otherwise
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor's Degree minimum
- Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) as a technical contributor in a hardware production or R&D environment
- Eligibility to complete international travel
- 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:
- Master's or Ph.D. (Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred)
- Reliable access to transportation within one hour proximity of a major airport
- A history of successful problem solving and process improvement in an operations, production, R&D, or service environment
- Deep experience with hardware or associated software in a technical or engineering field
- Strong communication skills evidenced by a history of multidisciplinary collaboration, customer service, and technical presenting and writing
- Experience generating and implementing documentation, test planning and execution, and product lifecycle management
- Experience installing and servicing cutting-edge, room-scale equipment, such as for data centers, hospitals, factories, and laboratories
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
Estimated Salary Wage: $123,000 - $153,000 Annually
What is 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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