Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps)

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications across healthcare, advanced materials, aerospace and beyond.

We are looking for a Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps) to develop, design, test, and work with fabrication partners to realise next-generation microfabricated Paul traps for scalable quantum computers.

Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch.

What You’ll Accomplish:  

Work with users to determine suitable layouts for ion traps 

Develop and design ion traps for manufacture 

Act as technical liaison with ion trap manufacturers 

Perform electromagnetic and thermo-mechanical analysis and simulation on designs 

Work with package designers to develop packages and assembly procedures 

Document designs and simulations

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:

Surface ion trap design experience 

Strong numerical and analytical methods for electromagnetic and/or thermo-mechanical analysis 

Knowledge of ion motion and shuttling techniques 

Must-have Skills: 

Able to write clear, technical documents 

Understand the architecture for an ion trap system 

Experience with design for test and manufacture 

Able to technically communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders  

Familiar with electrical testing methods and equipment 

PhD/master’s degree in physics, electronic engineering, or a related discipline

Nice-to-have Skills:

Experience fabricating ion traps 

Design and implement test harnesses of microfabricated structures 

Design for manufacture experience 

Design for reliability experience 

Package and assembly design experience 

Hands on experience shuttling ions 

Experience working with commercial foundries 

Familiarity with commercial design toolset (Custom Compiler, Virtuoso etc.)

Benefits

Equity options

Flexible holiday allowance (a minimum of 28 days)

Flexible and remote working options

10% matching pension, generous parental support policy

Private health/dental insurance, and relocation support