Lead Quantum Hardware Physicist - 790
Core
Lead Quantum Hardware Physicist shaping next-generation trapped-ion quantum computing system design, focusing on reliability, scalability, and production readiness.
Role type
Senior IC quantum hardware physicist (system design)
Builds
Commercial trapped-ion quantum computing systems
Domain
Quantum computing / Trapped-ion hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Trapped-ion quantum computer operation, System-level design, Experimental characterization, Data analysis, Hardware design review, Software orchestration definition, Prototype bring-up, Technical documentation review
Preferred skills
Cold atom physics, Experimental control systems programming, Published research results, Customer interaction
Technologies
Trapped-ion systems, Quantum computing hardware, Experimental control systems
Responsibilities
Influence design of next-generation commercial quantum systems based on operational experience; Shape system-level decisions for reliability and manufacturability; Define requirements for monitoring, diagnostics, and automation; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate operations into robust designs; Operate and characterize prototype/production systems; Analyze experimental data to guide development; Review hardware designs and engineering documentation; Support system bring-up and transition to manufacturing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
