Chief Packaging Engineer - 906 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota at Quantinuum

We are seeking a highly qualified Chief Packaging Engineer in Brooklyn Park, MN or Broomfield, CO location. In this role you will work closely with a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians, as well as with our external partners, to help define and execute the architecture for all aspects of advanced packaging for our next generation of ion traps and related components. This influential position will balance technical leadership, individual technical contribution, and external vendor partnership to create and own the packaging roadmap. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of microelectronic and photonic packaging techniques for mechanical, thermal, electrical, and photonic interfaces.

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.

• Define, develop, and drive an advanced packaging architecture for our next generation of ion traps with complex optical, electrical and mechanical interfaces
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop packaging strategies for advanced packaging concepts supporting large-format ion trap chips with high I/O signal count and density
• Define and oversee short loops that will elucidate packaging requirements for mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical performance
• Work with vendors to implement and validate packaging processes
• Support all stages of ion trap development to ensure compatibility with packaging
• Provide technical guidance to a team of packaging engineers to interface with broader Quantinuum team to ensure ion trap packaging meets system requirements and is manufacturable
• Champion engagements with 3rd parties to cultivate key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years’ experience in advanced semiconductor packaging development OR
• Minimum Master’s degree with 15+ years’ experience in advanced semiconductor packaging development OR
• Minimum PhD with 12+ years’ experience in advanced semiconductor packaging development
• 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.

• PhD in Physics or Engineering
• Experience with advanced large area multi-chip semiconductor packaging technologies
• Experience with photonic packaging and fiber-to-chip or optical chip-to-optical chip coupling
• Experience with large heterogeneous integration and 2.5-3D packaging techniques
• Experience with high-density I/O technologies
• A proven track record of innovation and IP development
• Experience working within a cross-functional team environment

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $208,000 – $260,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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 Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

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.