Quantinuum · 1 day ago
Chief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist - 645
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expQuantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, delivering the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. They are seeking a Chief Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Scientist to lead the development of microfabricated ion traps and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners to enhance fabrication methods and quality.
Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree minimum
Minimum 12+ years' experience in one or more of the following areas: Ion trap design and fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, and chip-scale photonics (PhD/Master's inclusive)
Due to U.S. export control laws, must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
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 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
Benefits
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
Company
Quantinuum
Quantinuum is a IT firm that accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, and finance. It is a sub-organization of Honeywell.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
NVenturesJP Morgan ChaseIBM Ventures
2025-08-15Series B· $600M
2024-01-15Series A· $300M
2022-02-22Convertible Note· $25M
Leadership Team
Rajeeb Hazra
President & Chief Executive Officer
Denise Holmquist
Senior Director Product Operations
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