Electromagnetic Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Electromagnetic Simulation Engineer. Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States

The Electromagnetic Simulation Engineer will lead the development of near field electromagnetic simulation and optimization capabilities within the Processor Design team; This role plays a central part in scaling ion trap architectures used in Quantum Processing Units.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine 3D near field electromagnetic models at RF frequencies using tools such as Ansys or COMSOL
• Incorporate realistic materials, geometries, and boundary conditions into simulations;
• Translate theoretical models into scalable and manufacturable QPU architectures

RF System Design

• Model and analyze RF coupling and system level behavior
• Use tools such as LTspice or similar circuit simulators
• Study parasitic coupling and near field RF behavior

Workflow Automation

• Build automated simulation and optimization pipelines
• Use Python, Julia, or MATLAB for data analysis and numerical optimization
• Improve simulation speed, repeatability, and accuracy

Design Integration

• Collaborate with quantum physicists, hardware engineers, and fabrication teams
• Ensure simulation results align with manufacturing processes and design constraints
• Support system level integration of simulation insights into hardware design

Capability Development

• Help establish in house electromagnetic modeling standards
• Define best practices for simulation workflows
• Support long term scaling of ion trap processor designs

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience using Ansys, COMSOL, or similar FEM tools for time varying electromagnetic field simulation
• Strong background in RF system modeling and near field analysis
• Experience with circuit simulation and parasitic coupling analysis;
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Julia for automation and numerical optimization
• MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong problem solving mindset and hands on engineering approach

Preferred:

• Experience working in quantum hardware environments
• Familiarity with ion trap architectures and QPU design
• Exposure to multi physics simulation environments

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• IonQ stock options
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Private medical and dental insurance for employees and their families
• Career development opportunities alongside industry leaders

Other Information: Equal opportunity employer - Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply - Opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing hardware development.