What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Hardware Technician - 520 position at Quantinuum?
We are seeking a Lead Hardware Technician 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:
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.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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 is 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 sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $74,000 – $93,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and validate ultra-high vacuum, electrical, and mechanical subsystems for trapped-ion quantum computers
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as ovens, leak checkers, cryogenic test stands, VNA
- Collaborate with team members to develop assembly, validation, and operational processes to streamline manufacturing quality and efficiency
- General production duties to include filling out maintenance and production logs, tracking spreadsheets, and associated data entry
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment – job includes routine cleaning of work areas
- Comply with established safety protocols and other procedures
- High School Diploma/GED Minimum
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an R&D or production environment
- 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.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field
- Experience with high vacuum systems assembly and troubleshooting, including utilizing helium leak detection and performing work in a class 100 cleanroom
- Experience working with cryogenic equipment
- Experience cleaning components and working with chemicals
- Experience refining manufacturing processes and developing work instructions
- Strong organizational mindset and ability to document daily logs and project progress
- Good attitude, ability to learn on the job, and willingness to take on any task
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the capability to handle multiple priorities at once
- Strong safety and quality-oriented mindset
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.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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 is 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 sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $74,000 – $93,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Salary : $74,000 - $93,000
