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Quantum Hardware Lead, On-Premises Installation - 153

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We are seeking a highly qualifiedQuantum Hardware Lead, On-Premises Installationfor ourGolden Valley, MNlocation to lead installation and service of 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. This experience would prepare the successful candidate to lead a team of engineers in installing and validating performance of the Helios system at a customer site. Subject matter expertise in trapped ion quantum computing, lasers, optics, classical control hardware and software, vacuum, cryogenics, environmental enclosures, packaging, and hardware deployment 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:

  • Lead the team responsible for 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
  • Lead 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 8+ 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 (Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred)
  • Reliable access to transportation within one hour proximity of a major airport
  • Demonstrated leadership on a technical project utilizing a team of skilled contributors
  • Proven expertise in atomic physics systems, superconducting qubits, or other quantum computing platforms, from lab and apparatus design/build all the way to execution of applications or research activities
  • Deep experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong communication skills evidenced by a history of multidisciplinary collaboration with external parties and/or customers on large-scale projects
  • Extensive 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:
Incentive Eligible
Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Estimated Salary Wage: $143,000 - $175,000 Annually
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
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
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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