We are seeking a highly-qualified Hardware Researcher to join our team launching, maintaining, developing, and operating an on-premises Helios quantum computer at a customer site. Helios is our next-generation quantum computer with 98 physical qubits and error rates <10-3. This will be our second Hardware-as-a-Service offering following our installation of a quantum computer at RIKEN’s Wako, Japan campus. The ideal candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of quantum computing, atomic physics, and/or technical operations and experience operating a quantum computer or similarly complex system or apparatus as part of a small team with global support.
- Launch, maintain, develop, and operate the on-premises Helios quantum computer as part of a small team
- Oversight and responsibility for specific subsystems, e.g. laser, and functional capabilities, e.g. ion transport
- Conceptualize and execute operation and development plans
- Remotely operate and maintain cloud-based H-series quantum computers as a part of a global team
- Mentor and train junior team members in technical and operational matters
- Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate technical topics in English
- Ability to travel abroad for training or other business needs
- Ph.D. minimum required
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive)
- 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.
- PhD (Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred)
- Proven hardware expertise in atomic physics systems, superconducting qubits, or other quantum computing platforms
- 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
- A track record of high-technology (engineering or physical sciences) research and development, demonstrated by scholarly publications or granted patents
- A background in international and/or remote collaboration and projects
- Strong organizational & leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A strong and active network of professional relationships
What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, a positive approach to flexible working and benefits.
About Us:
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.
Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
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