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Sr. Chief Scientist - Trapped Ions - 844

Quantinuum
Broomfield, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
We are seeking a **Sr. Chief Scientist -- Trapped Ions** 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:

  • Provide technical leadership across Quantinuum
  • Lead improvements across quantum gates, ion cooling, ion transport, control systems and other technical areas required to advance trapped ion quantum computing
  • Help form external partnerships that contribute to the success of Quantinuum
  • Help lead IP generation and capture across the company
  • Contribute to key Quantinuum technical decisions, in coordination with other Quantinuum technical leaders
  • Communicate future technology needs to the larger organization
  • Help plan the insertion of new technologies into Quantinuum products
  • Apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
  • Work with teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
  • Performing design trade studies and analysis
  • Contribute to the technical thought leadership of Quantinuum in quantum information science

### YOU MUST HAVE:

  • PhD completed prior to starting.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: ion transport, numerical modeling, quantum computing, experimental control system development, quantum information, atomic physics, electronics design, ion trap design, or ion trap fabrication.
  • 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

### WE VALUE:

  • Experience leading R&D teams.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Experience with ion transport in surface traps
  • Experience with trapping of ions or neutral atoms
  • Experience with high fidelity quantum gates
  • Experience with control systems for trapped ions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

Compensation & Benefits

Incentive Eligible -- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $240,000 -- $300,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400 scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

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.

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's 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 sex al orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. [Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

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