Principal Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist - 842 in Malta, New York at Quantinuum

We are seeking an experienced Principal Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to work on a supplier site in Malta, NY as a full time Quantinuum employee developing highly scaled ion traps for our quantum computers.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

• Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
• Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
• Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components
• Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
• Proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead engagements with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Lead strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

• Master’s degree with at least 10 year’s experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
• 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, Materials Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization
• Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices
• Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
• Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
• Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration, and 2.5D/3D packaging
• Published results within their field of research
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Individuals who are results-oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $192,000 - $240,000 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 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