Staff Physicist

The salary range for this position is $133,046 to $174,192.

We are looking for a Lead Physicist with experience in transforming complex atomic physics experiments into practical applications. As a member of the engineering organization, you'll be part of a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers whose mission is to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. You'll be a technical leader on the team responsible for the system integration and commissioning of a new series of next-generation trapped-ion quantum computers in our new Seattle facility.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead of the Seattle system integration team, mentoring other early-career physicists in the commissioning of next-generation trapped-ion quantum computers
Contribute to the system design, modeling, assembly, and characterization of a trapped ion quantum computer
Measure and analyze data on the performance of a trapped ion quantum computer
Closely collaborate with engineers and physicists to develop techniques to numerically model, understand and continually improve quantum computer performance
Independently and collaboratively design, build and operate subsystem testbeds to support the current and next generation of trapped-ion quantum computers

You'd be a good fit with:

PhD in experimental physics or related field, with deep knowledge of atomic and optical physics
Experience designing, characterizing and running complex AMO systems and experiments
Demonstrated experimental experience with one or more of the following specialities: atomic physics systems, diffraction limited optical systems, lasers (from UV to IR), quantum information science, quantum sensors, atomic clocks, cryogenic systems
7+ years of relevant post-PhD experience

You'd be a great fit with:

Experience working with ion traps, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic systems
Experience aligning and characterizing diffraction limited optical systems and interferometers
Experience with Python programming for data capture and data analysis
Engineering or systems engineering experience in transforming a complex physical system into a product based on detailed technical requirements
7+ years of relevant post-PhD experience in industry

This position will be based in Seattle, Washington.
IonQ focuses on Cloud Computing. Their company has offices in Seattle, District of Columbia, and College Park. They have a large team that's between employees. To date, IonQ has raised $75M of funding; their latest round was closed on September 2021.
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