Quantum Hardware Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Hardware Scientist. Location: Golden Valley, MN, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and verify trapped ion quantum computing hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to translate system-level designs into functional QPUs (Quantum Processing Units).
• Evaluate and characterize system performance, subsystems, and components;
• Present scientific findings through internal reports, presentations, and publications;
• Support handoff of fully integrated systems to deployment teams.

Qualifications:

• PhD (completed prior to start) in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience (including PhD research) in fields such as quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, optics, or vacuum systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee);
• Not eligible if a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia (unless also a U.S. citizen) due to national security regulations.

Preferred:

• Experience working with QCCD architectures and scaling trapped ion systems.
• Proficiency in subsystems including lasers, RF/microwave electronics, optics, UHV, and cryogenics.
• Prior work in quantum device design or operation;
• Familiarity with experimental control systems and modeling/simulation for hardware optimization.
• Strong publication record and leadership or mentorship experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule;
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching and student loan repayment assistance.
• Equity opportunities;
• Paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO.
• Employee discounts and a collaborative work culture.