We are seeking a Lead Physicist in our Broomfield, CO, location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, validate, and deploy ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems supporting both R&D and commercial quantum computing platforms
• Perform hands-on cleanroom assembly, integration, and validation of complex vacuum and cryogenic systems
• Own day-to-day operation and efficiency of the cleanroom production line, ensuring quality, safety, and throughput targets are met
• Identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues using root cause corrective action (RCCA), data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Work closely with design teams to drive manufacturability, scalability, and reliability into system design for both current and future generation systems
• Develop, maintain, and improve work instructions, production documentation, inspection plans, and operator training materials
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and work cells to improve reliability, efficiency and scalability
• Typical time allocation: ~60% hands-on production and cleanroom work, ~20% continuous improvement and quality initiatives, ~20% design & development initiatives
• Travel required up to 10%

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• 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:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or related field
• Strong domain knowledge of ultra-high vacuum (UHV), extreme-high vacuum (XHV), and cryogenic systems
• Experience with assembly and leak checking of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
• Experience building and integrating highly complex equipment in a cleanroom environment
• Experience working in low-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience applying root cause analysis tools such as RCCA, fishbone diagrams, or similar structured problem-solving methods
• Experience developing work instructions, technical documentation, and operator training materials
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Onshape
• Mechanical tooling or component design and design for manufacturability
• Strong organizational skills, technical ownership mindset, and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments

$164,000 - $205,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $164,000- $205,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.