Senior Ion Trap Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Ion Trap Scientist. Location: College Park, Maryland, USA

Responsibilities:

• Experimentally characterize novel ion traps to enhance scalability and performance
• Collaborate with design and fabrication teams to prototype and test ion trap architectures
• Demonstrate new ion trap capabilities aimed at scaling to hundreds of qubits
• Optimize trap testing tools to improve throughput, stability, and feature development

Qualifications:

• PhD in Experimental Physics or a related field with expertise in atomic physics
• 2+ years of post-PhD industry experience (7+ years preferred for senior-level candidates)
• Hands-on experience with trapped ion or neutral atom systems;
• Proficiency in areas such as ultracold atomic physics, microfabrication, or numerical simulations of charged particles
• Familiarity with laser ablation, cryogenic systems, photoionization, or laser cooling;
• Knowledge of experimental software control and data acquisition tools (e.g., Git, version control systems, time-series databases)
• Systems engineering background in turning physical prototypes into real-world products

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range: $107,123 – $140,251, plus performance bonuses and equity
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan;
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays;
• Parental and adoption leave
• Home internet stipend and legal/pet insurance options