Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist

We are seeking a Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist in our Plymouth, MN Location.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

• Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
• Develop designs and process flows for ion trap features and components with integrated photonics
• Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
• Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
• Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
• Contribute to strategic, long‑range planning for future trap designs and processes

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of wave guides, and chip‑scale photonics (PhD/Masters inclusive)
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person — 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

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to apply physics and materials expertise to practical device designs
• Experience interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
• Relevant experience with process integration in a micro‑fabrication manufacturing environment
• Relevant work experience in a micro‑fabrication development environment
• Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration
• Knowledge of on‑chip photonics, wafer fabrication and fiber‑to‑chip coupling
• Experience with Finite Element Modeling (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, optical and multi‑physics) of MEMS‑like structures
• Experience with 2.5/3D semiconductor packaging
• Experience working in an R&D environment
• Published results within their field of research
• Experience working within a cross‑functional team environment
• Individuals who are results‑oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written

$124,000 – $160,000 annually. The pay range for this role may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next‑generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide 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.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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.

• 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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