Principal Theorist - 782

Quantinuum

$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD completed prior to start
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant research experience (including PhD)
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to national security and contractual obligations
  • Formal background in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science with expertise in atomic physics or quantum benchmarking
  • Proven track record of solving complex theoretical physics problems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with theorists and experimentalists to model trapped-ion quantum computers and enhance their performance
  • Communicate groundbreaking research results through publications and presentations
  • Develop and enforce best practices for the theory team

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match for student loan repayment
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discounts
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Theorist in our Broomfield, CO location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with other theorists and experimentalists to model trapped-ion quantum computers, measure and characterize performance, and propose methods for improvement
  • Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations
  • Develop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the theory team


YOU MUST HAVE:

  • PhD completed prior to start
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in relevant research projects (Ph.D. inclusive)
  • 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.
  • 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.


WE VALUE:

  • Completed PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field with background in atomic physics and/or quantum benchmarking
  • Formal background in theoretical physics with a proven track record of solving outstanding and challenging problems
  • Knowledge of trapped-ion systems
  • Experience working with quantum computing hardware
  • Experience working with experimentalists
  • Experience operating as a team leader on a variety of projects and programs
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
  • As a top candidate, you will have strong organizational and leadership skills, and be good at working and negotiating with customers and partners


Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

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

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

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