Quantum Computer Hardware Engineer - 1058

We are seeking a motivated and qualified Quantum Computer Hardware Engineer to join our team operating and maintaining an on-premises Helios quantum computer in Singapore . This system is part of our partnership ( https://www.quantinuum.com/press-releases/singapores-national-quantum-office-and-quantinuum-forge-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-quantum-computing ) with the Singapore National Quantum Office to accelerate quantum computing. The ideal candidate will have experience building, validating, optimizing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or using a complex scientific apparatus or highly engineered product. Day-to-day work will involve complex problem solving; hands-on work with optical, mechanical, and electronic systems; updating, improving, and executing periodic maintenance plans; developing operations standards and documentation; and optimizing performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain an on-premises Helios quantum computer as part of a small team

Execute periodic maintenance plans for electrical, mechanical, and optical subsystems to maximize the on-premises quantum computer performance and reliability

Troubleshoot hardware subsystems as needed to return the on-premises quantum computer to service

Update and improve system maintenance and operations documentation

Collaborate with local and global teams on maintenance and troubleshooting tasks

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or a hands-on Engineering discipline

Two or more years of laboratory research and development experience in an academic institution (degree inclusive) or industry R&D context, with hands-on experience building, validating, optimizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a complex scientific apparatus or highly engineered product

Ability to communicate technical and non-technical content clearly in spoken and written English

Availability to travel abroad for training or other business needs and flexibility to do so at short notice

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:

A Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or hands-on Engineering field

Experience with atomic physics systems, superconducting qubits, or other quantum computing platforms, and constituent technologies including lasers, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, laboratory hardware control, and digital and analog electronics

Proficiency in Python

Experience in instrumentation, automation, and/or test engineering

Documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills as evidenced by internal and/or external technical documentation, technical presentations, conference participation, and peer-reviewed engineering and/or scientific publications

Evidence of successful collaboration and cooperative participation in a team to deliver shared goals

International exposure and experience collaborating across locations, cultures, or time zones

Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in Singapore