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Sr. Chief Scientist - Trapped Ions - 844

Quantinuum

Broomfield, COJob$240–300K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$240–300K/yr
Location
Broomfield, CO
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Quantinuum seeks a Sr. Chief Scientist to provide technical leadership and advance trapped-ion quantum computing. The role involves guiding work on quantum gates, ion cooling and transport, control systems, partnerships, intellectual property, and technology integration. The scientist will apply experimental laboratory research experience and collaborate with scientists and engineers. A PhD and at least 15 years of relevant experience are required; the role also has U.S. person and nationality restrictions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ion TransportNumerical ModelingQuantum ComputingExperimental Control SystemsQuantum InformationAtomic PhysicsElectronics DesignIon Trap DesignIon Trap FabricationR&D Team LeadershipOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsIon TrappingNeutral Atom TrappingHigh-Fidelity Quantum GatesTrapped-Ion Control SystemsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Qualifications

PhD15+ Years Relevant ExperienceU.S. PersonNot PRC or Russian National Unless U.S. CitizenPublished Research Results

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Sr. Chief Scientist - Trapped Ions - 844 We are seeking a Sr. Chief Scientist -- Trapped Ions in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. ### Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical leadership across Quantinuum - Lead improvements across quantum gates, ion cooling, ion transport, control systems and other technical areas required to advance trapped ion quantum computing - Help form external partnerships that contribute to the success of Quantinuum - Help lead IP generation and capture across the company - Contribute to key Quantinuum technical decisions, in coordination with other Quantinuum technical leaders - Communicate future technology needs to the larger organization - Help plan the insertion of new technologies into Quantinuum products - Apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits. - Work with teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life. - Performing design trade studies and analysis - Contribute to the technical thought leadership of Quantinuum in quantum information science ### YOU MUST HAVE: - PhD completed prior to starting. - Minimum 15+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: ion transport, numerical modeling, quantum computing, experimental control system development, quantum information, atomic physics, electronics design, ion trap design, or ion trap fabrication. - 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: - Experience leading R&D teams. - Strong organizational and leadership skills - Experience with ion transport in surface traps - Experience with trapping of ions or neutral atoms - Experience with high fidelity quantum gates - Experience with control systems for trapped ions - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research. Compensation & Benefits: Incentive Eligible -- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target The pay range for this role is $240,000 -- $300,000 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 sex al orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} $240,000 - $300,000 a year PI284782087

How this job compares

Set against the 2,205 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$240–300K/yr
  • Colorado median$132–198K/yr39 salary ranges
  • US median$147–225K/yr1,475 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $270K, is 67% above the Colorado median midpoint ($162K) — in the top quarter of Research Scientist salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Research Scientist jobs in Colorado and 2,205 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 1,201 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 833 of the 2,205 open Research Scientist jobs (38%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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