Chief Packaging Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Hybrid at the assigned location in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, or Broomfield, Colorado; remote work may be approved for up to 2 days per week.

Salary: $208,000–$260,000 annually, inclusive of bonus target.

Company

Quantum computing company developing integrated full-stack quantum systems by combining quantum hardware and software.

What you will do

• Define and drive advanced packaging architecture for next-generation ion traps with complex optical, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.
• Lead cross-functional teams developing packaging strategies for large-format ion trap chips with high-density I/O.
• Define and oversee short development loops to evaluate mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical performance requirements.
• Work with external vendors to implement and validate packaging processes.
• Support ion trap development and ensure compatibility with packaging and system requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to packaging engineers and develop supplier partnerships and co-development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of advanced semiconductor packaging development experience, or a Master’s degree and 15+ years, or a PhD and 12+ years.
• 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 China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.
• Broad and deep knowledge of microelectronic and photonic packaging for mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical interfaces.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical work and partnering with external vendors.

Nice to have

• PhD in Physics or Engineering.
• Experience with large-area multi-chip semiconductor packaging, photonic packaging, and fiber-to-chip or chip-to-chip optical coupling.
• Experience with heterogeneous integration, 2.5D–3D packaging, high-density I/O, innovation, and IP development.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid workplace flexibility.
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Equity, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and student loan repayment benefit.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Employee discounts and incentive eligibility.