Posted July 17, 2026
Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901
Quantinuum
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States 87101
Full Time
Reference: 285901141
Sr. Advanced Physicist (AMO) - 901
We are seeking a Sr. Advanced Experimental Physicist (AMO) for our Albuquerque, NM location having experience with trapped ion systems to contribute to our cutting-edge R&D efforts aimed at creating a utility-scale trapped-ion quantum computer. You will work individually and in collaboration with a team of scientists and engineers across multiple Quantinuum locations. You should be comfortable achieving results both independently and in close collaboration with a team.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key responsibilities:
- Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery
- Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and present results to a variety of stakeholders
- Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
- Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies
- Review scientific literature, identify and implement improvements in experimental workflow
- Travel expectations of roughly 10% , dependent on business needs.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Ph.D. completed prior to starting
- Minimum 5+ years of experience with trapped-ion systems (PhD inclusive)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis (PhD 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.
- 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.
WE VALUE:
- Ph.D. in physics or related field preferred
- Experience with quantum computing hardware
- Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems
- Experience with integrated photonic devices
- Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills
- Have a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems for quantum information science
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $148,000 – $178,000 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.
What’s in it for you?
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
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
$148,000 - $178,000 a year
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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