We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor Trap Fabrication Scientist to work either at one of our Minneapolis, MN sites or at 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
• Develop designs and process flows for ion trap features and components with integrated photonics
• Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
• Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
• Support engagement with 3rd parties to cultivate key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Experience with chip-scale photonics or integrated optics/waveguides
• Minimum 3 years' experience in MEMS or IC fabrication (PhD/Masters inclusive)
• 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

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to apply physics and materials expertise to practical device designs
• Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
• Relevant experience with process integration in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
• Relevant work experience in a micro-fabrication development 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
• Knowledge of on-chip photonics, wafer fabrication 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 semiconductor packaging
• Experience working in an R&D environment
• Published results within their field of research
• Experience working within a cross-functional team environment
• 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

The base pay range for this role is $147,000 – $197,000 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 an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.

Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].

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