At Universal Quantum we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire a quantum hardware engineer with experience in design, assembly, and commissioning of ion-trap or atomic physics hardware for quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!
What you’ll accomplish
- Apply previous experience in ion trapping or atomic physics to design and assemble hardware for ion-trap quantum computing.
- Assemble hardware platforms, integrate control systems, and troubleshoot custom control software.
- Perform experiments in a laboratory setting, document tests, measurements, and system characteristics, and apply results to develop a mature product.
- Work with a multidisciplinary and experienced team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists and Quantum Engineers.
- Assist in developing new concepts and develop new technologies for future products.
The most critical attributes we’ll use to compare candidates
- Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions.
- Experience assembling ion-trap and ultra-high-vacuum systems.
- Experience designing and testing laser, detection, magnetic, RF and microwave hardware systems.
- Working knowledge of precision-timed control systems and signal processing.
- Experience with quantum computing, quantum control and/or quantum information processing.
- Ability to perform simulation and modelling to inform experiments.
Must-have
- PhD and ideally postdoc experience.
- 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience involving one or more of the following areas: ion trapping, atomic physics, laser systems, ultra-high vacuum systems, detection systems, microwave technology, magnetic field environments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in field of research.
- Strong organizational skills, and experience working and negotiating with customers and partners.
Nice-to-have
- Knowledge of surface ion traps.
- Knowledge of Ytterbium ion qubits.
- Proficient in Python.
Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible and remote working options, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support.
Top Skills
What We Do
A quantum computer harnesses the fundamental forces that govern the physical world. It can efficiently model complex systems in ways that would take the best classical computer millions of years, and so help revolutionise drug design, climate modelling, battery chemistry, and many other vital processes.
But to achieve all this, we need to make quantum computers work reliably at scale.
We started Universal Quantum to meet this challenge - because we believe that by doing so, we can help solve the most difficult problems faced by humanity. We’re following a pragmatic, engineering-based roadmap to build a device that is useful in the real world: a quantum computer that has utility. Every approach we take, every solution we devise, is geared towards this goal
