AMO Physicist - Ion Trap Development

We are looking for a Senior-level Physicist with considerable experience in atomic and molecular optics physics, specifically in the application of ion trapping and experimental control. The successful candidate will be part of a team focused on development of photonic interconnects testbeds for quantum computing, and specifically concerned with the extension of ion trapping to photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The degree of experience in ion trap design, simulation, and control and optical alignment will be factors in determining job level. As a member of the Research and Development department of IonQ, you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of trapped ion physics experiments with core understanding of laser-atom interactions.
• Work closely with a project manager to develop and execute project system requirements, staffing, and schedule.
• Assume leading role in early-stage investigation of new optical designs, hardware testing and experiments to advance the application of ion trapping to PIC-based light delivery and generation of single photons from trapped ions in PICs.
• Work alongside software and engineering staff to incorporate system control and automation.
• Rapidly navigate and embrace new developments, using a data-driven approach for design improvement while maintaining commitment to on-time delivery.
• Deliver high-quality work product where decisions and actions significantly impact and influence the direction and effectiveness of the overall team.
• Communicate and align regularly with project management to ensure on-time delivery of project commitments.

You'd be a good fit with:

• MS/PhD in experimental physics or related field, with graduate-level experience in ion trapping or neutral atom experiments.
• Experience with design-of-experiment and control of complex laser and optical systems.
• Deep understanding of atomic and trapped ion physics.
• Experience with controlling experiments and components and interfacing systems and components to local area networks using Python and Java script.
• Experience designing, writing software for and running AMO systems and experiments that use complex laser light pulse sequences.

Demonstrated experimental experience with one or more of the following specialties:

• quantum computing, quantum networks, atomic physics systems, diffraction limited optical systems, lasers, fiber components and fiber coupling, light control and modulation (AOMs, EOMs), quantum sensors, atomic clocks, vacuum systems, integrated photonics.

In addition to the above, you'd be a great fit with one or more of the following:

• 5+ years of experience with:

• bringing up and running ion trapping experiments

• physics simulations of trapped ion quantum systems (e.g., QuTiP)

• AMO experimental control

• Experience with PICs and/or PIC-based light delivery systems, optical grating couplers and/or the use of metalenses, and/or fiberized packaging of PIC devices.

• Experience using the Artiq or similar framework to control quantum hardware

• Experience leading small (2-3 person) teams of researchers/engineers.

• Experience delivering a product or completing a project involving management of a small team of researchers/engineers

Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD.

Travel: Up to 10%

Job ID: 1139

The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.