Director of Microfabrication

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Microfabrication. Location: Plymouth, MN. Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Quantinuum is seeking an experienced Director of Microfabrication to lead the development of advanced microfabricated devices; including ion traps and photonic components, crucial to scaling up our quantum computing hardware; You will translate business objectives into technical strategies; manage internal teams, and collaborate with key external partners to drive innovation and execution across the full device development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Set strategic direction for the microfabrication department, including technical scope, team growth, resource planning, and collaboration strategies.
• Lead all stages of ion trap and photonic device development, from design and layout to fabrication, testing, and delivery;
• Oversee execution of department goals, including milestone tracking, resource allocation, and risk management;
• Identify and manage strategic partnerships, subcontracts, and vendor relationships to support fabrication objectives.
• Mentor and manage a team of section managers and technical leads across various fabrication domains.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: ion trap fabrication, integrated optics, chip-scale photonics, or MEMS device processing.
• U.S. citizenship (required under export control and national security regulations).

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics or Engineering.
• Expertise in photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, thin film deposition, electroplating, and advanced chip packaging.
• Experience with finite element modeling (thermal, optical, electrical, mechanical).
• Background in quantum hardware or related R&D fields;
• Familiarity with IP agreements, joint development partnerships, and publication of technical work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $224,000 – $280,000 (inclusive of incentive eligibility).
• Equity grants and performance incentives.
• Flexible work schedules and generous time-off policy (12 holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
• Paid parental leave;
• 401(k) match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discount programs.