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Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist - 980

Quantinuum

Brooklyn Park, MNJob$148–180K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$148–180K/yr
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Quantinuum seeks a Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist to develop and manufacture microfabricated ion traps, from concept and design through fabrication, packaging, and characterization. The role works with scientists, engineers, and technicians to translate system requirements into functional hardware, while anticipating fabrication risks and contributing to partnerships and long-range planning. Applicants must meet one of the specified degree-and-experience paths and be a U.S. Person.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MEMS Fabrication, requiredIC Fabrication, requiredIntegrated Optics, requiredIon Trap Fabrication, requiredChip-Scale Photonics, requiredMicrofabricated Device Design, nice to haveProcess Characterization, nice to haveIntegrated Photonics, nice to haveSemiconductor Foundry Interface, nice to haveProcess Integration, nice to haveThin Film Deposition, nice to havePatterning, nice to havePhotolithography, nice to haveDeep Reactive Ion Etching, nice to have2.5D/3D Packaging, nice to haveCross-Functional Collaboration, nice to haveInitiative, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's+10, Master's+8 or PhD+6 Years, requiredU.S. Person, requiredPhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Ion Trap Fabrication Scientist in our Brooklyn Park, MN location.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization

  • Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements

  • Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components

  • Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware

  • Proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities

  • Contribute to strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience OR PhD with 6+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics

  • 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

WE VALUE:

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering

  • Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization

  • Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices

  • Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry

  • Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing 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, and 2.5D/3D packaging

  • 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

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

  • Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology

  • Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit

  • Equity opportunities

  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually

  • Paid parental leave

  • Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster]

Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions)

Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,059 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$148–180K/yr
  • US median$103–160K/yr1,046 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $164K, is 30% above the US median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Scientist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Scientist jobs in Minnesota and 2,059 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,523 postings).
Education
991 of the 2,059 open Scientist jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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