Atomic Physicist for Ion Trapping & Integrated Photonics - 721

Location: On-site in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. Candidates must be U.S. Persons with authorization to work in the United States.

Salary: $132,000–$165,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing systems combining quantum hardware and software, with operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

What you will do

• Design, develop, verify, and deploy methods and technologies for ion-based quantum computers.
• Build, operate, and maintain a trapped-ion testbed for next-generation ion traps with integrated photonics.
• Create atomic physics tools and experimental setups to study novel trap materials and photonic devices.
• Collect and analyze system and device performance data to inform quantum computer architecture, photonics design, fabrication, and performance.
• Design and build precision equipment for high-sensitivity ion-trap quantum computing experiments.
• Document and communicate results through internal and external presentations, publications, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in physics, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience, including experience in experimental atomic physics, experimental optics and lasers, or precision experimental control systems.
• At least 5 years of experience with trapped ions, neutral atom cooling and trapping, or atom-based quantum computers.
• At least 3 years of experience building complex atomic physics systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also U.S. citizens.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in physics or engineering.
• Experience designing or operating quantum information or quantum computing devices.
• Experience designing complex optical apparatuses, simulation and modeling, or experimental control software.
• Experience with software version control, data archiving, and data analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, organization, and leadership skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Research laboratory environment with collaboration across atomic physics, engineering, and fabrication disciplines.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and student loan repayment benefit, plus equity.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Employee discounts.