Quantum Hardware, Installation

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Hardware Engineer – On-Premises Installation (Helios Systems). Location: Brooklyn Park, MN or Broomfield, CO (On-site)

The role includes early-stage system integration, validation, and shipping preparation at the Quantinuum site, followed by onsite installation & service at customer locations worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in system integration and validation at the Quantinuum site
• Lead or assist in the shipment, reassembly, and qualification of Helios systems at customer sites
• Take ownership of specific system subsystems after training;
• Maintain and service Helios systems onsite with global support
• Continuously improve installation and service documentation and workflows
• Ensure smooth project handoffs between teams;
• Travel up to 85% during active deployment, and up to 25% otherwise

Role Focus Areas:

1. Quantum Physics-Focused Role:
   Background in atomic physics or quantum computing to handle qubit integration and validation
2. Laser & Optics Role:
   Experience in optical systems, light delivery, and detection
3. Hardware-Software Role:
   Strong in software control systems, lab-scale networking, and system troubleshooting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• At least 5 years of technical experience in hardware operations, R&D, or service
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or refugee/asylee);
• Must not be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen
• Must be eligible for international travel

Preferred:

• Proximity to a major airport
• Experience with advanced hardware and software systems;
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills;
• Experience with installation and servicing of large-scale systems (e.g. data centers, labs)
• Documentation, testing, and lifecycle management experience

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
• Equity options and 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment;
• Paid parental leave;
• 12 paid holidays, plus generous vacation and sick time
• Employee discounts