Chief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist

We are seeking a highly qualified Chief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist in Plymouth, MN; Broomfield, CO; or Malta, NY . In this role you will work closely with a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians, as well as with our foundry partners, to drive forward all aspects of fabrication for our next generation of ion traps and related components, and to develop new and improved methods for producing higher performing and higher quality traps. This influential position will balance technical leadership, individual technical contribution, and external vendor partnership. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of wafer fabrication in both IC and MEMS environments, as well as a proven track record of advancing R&D efforts beyond the state of the art. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. Key Responsibilities: The ability to lead and drive all stages of development of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization Contribute to strategic, long-range planning Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities YOU MUST HAVE: Bachelor’s degree minimum Minimum 15+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: Semiconductor/MEMS process development, Ion trap design and fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, and chip-scale photonics (PhD/Masters inclusive) Due to U.S. export control laws, must be a US citizen ( Plymouth, MN only) 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: PhD in Physics or Engineering preferred Relevant work experience in a micro-fabrication process environment Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, deep reactive ion etching, photolithography, e-beam lithography, thin film deposition and electroplating 10+ years’ experience working with external foundries strongly preferred Knowledge of on-chip silicon photonics, photonic modeling and fiber-to-chip coupling Experience with Finite Element Modeling (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical and multi-physics) of MEMS-like structures Experience with 2.5/3D packaging; Experience with optical/semiconductor packaging Experience working in an R&D environment Published results within their field of research Patented results within their field of research Experience working within a cross-functional team environment Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.