Physicist I - 775 at Quantinuum – Broomfield, Colorado

We are seeking a Physicist I in our Broomfield, CO Location.

• Work closely with a team of research scientists to operate, maintain, and upgrade a commercial quantum computer
• Analyze performance and reliability of the system and work with scientific team to plan upgrades and add features
• Support cross-disciplinary teams with sophisticated technical problems
• Independently operate and solve issues

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or relevant engineering field such as optical, electrical, mechanical, or software preferred.
• 1 year hands-on laboratory experience (degree inclusive), maintaining, troubleshooting and operating electronic systems, complex optical systems or vacuum/cryogenic systems
• 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

• Master’s degree in physics or relevant engineering field such as optical, electrical, mechanical, or software
• Experience with optics and lasers
• Experience with vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics
• Strong computer skills including ability to program in Python
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to expand knowledge, learn new skills, and push the boundary of what’s possible
• Able to think critically, solve problems, and be a strong teammate with intelligent risk-taking skills

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $80,000 – $101,000 yearly. 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 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.

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