Quantum Computer Deployment Physicist - 1100

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Helios systems for shipment, relocation, installation, bring-up, validation, and customer acceptance.
• Serve as the deployment team's subject matter expert for atomic physics, trapped-ion operations, and qubit performance, providing technical leadership during critical integration and validation activities.
• Own deployment success criteria related to quantum system performance, validation, verification, and customer acceptance testing.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning quantum hardware, controls, software, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, and supporting infrastructure.
• Lead technical decision-making during high-pressure integration and validation windows at Quantinuum and customer sites.
• Participate in integration and validation of Helios systems at Quantinuum prior to deployment.
• Provide remote support and on-site service for deployed Helios systems with the support of subject matter experts and a global technical team.
• Train internal team members and, where appropriate, customer-side personnel on deployment processes, validation workflows, operational readiness, and best practices.
• Improve and mature deployment plans, standard work, work instructions, test plans, troubleshooting guides, configuration documentation, and validation processes.
• Partner with internal engineering, product, operations, and service teams to translate field lessons learned into future product and deployment improvements.
• Contribute to future on-premises hardware offerings beyond Helios, including design-for-deployment, execution planning, commissioning strategy, and serviceability improvements.
• Maintain strong focus on business success, technical progress, customer outcomes, safety, documentation discipline, and professional collaboration.
• Ph.D. required
• 7+ years of relevant post-graduate experience, inclusive of M.S. or Ph.D. experience, as a technical contributor or leader in atomic physics, trapped-ion systems, quantum computing, advanced experimental physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Will be required to complete international travel, including extended customer-site deployments.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker 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.
• A deep knowledge of trapped-ion-based technology, high-performance quantum computing, and technical hardware integration and validation
• Ability to work effectively across global teams, customer sites, laboratory environments, and deployment settings.
• A proven track record of atomic physics research and development as evidenced by scholarly publications, successful program execution, and/or launched products
• Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling, and data analysis
• A strong drive to exceed performance and schedule expectations
• Commitment to documenting work via shared note taking as well as the creation and maintenance of standard work documentation, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and configuration documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.
• Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].
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• Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

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Qualifications

• Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modelling, and data analysis