Computational Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Computational Scientist (Job ID: 514). Locations: Broomfield, CO / Brooklyn Park, MN / Golden Valley, MN / Albuquerque, NM

Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum company, is looking for a Computational Scientist to join its growing team; This role focuses on advancing numerical tools and optimization techniques to support trapped-ion quantum computers and surface-electrode trap design.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain numerical tools that enable key features of trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Develop methods and algorithms for designing surface-electrode ion traps using electrostatic modeling and nonlinear optimization.
• Collaborate with commercial and experimental teams on research and technology development;
• Build and manage project plans for delivering numerical tools as part of Quantinuum’s broader commercial strategy.

Qualifications:

• PhD completed prior to start.
• At least 2 years of post-PhD experience applying physical principles to optimization problems or numerical simulations.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or worker with asylum/refugee status);
• Must not be a People’s Republic of China or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen (due to U.S. government security requirements).

Preferred:

• PhD in applied mathematics, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing numerical tools for novel physical systems;
• Strong background in optimization methods such as convex optimization, genetic algorithms, or optimal control theory.
• Proficiency in compiled languages (C, C++, Fortran, or Rust).
• Experience configuring and analyzing BEM and/or FEM models;
• Familiarity with HPC clusters, GPUs, and parallel computing.
• Ability to interface compiled libraries with Python (ctypes, f2py).
• Public-facing research contributions (patents, open-source work, conference presentations).
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary: $140,000 – $175,000 (non-incentive eligible, based on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Flexible work schedule;
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match, student loan repayment benefit, and equity options.
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer; All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected categories.