Simulation Physicist - Ion Transport and Waveform

Job Description

Job Title: Simulation Physicist – Ion Transport and Waveform Design. Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA / Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Job Type: Research Fellowship (Full-Time, On-Site)

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve numerical simulation tools for ion transport in RF Paul traps.
• Validate simulation outputs in collaboration with experimental physics teams.
• Design novel control schemes for fast, stable, and low-excitation ion transport;
• Generate control voltage waveforms used in trapped-ion quantum computer operations.
• Collaborate with trap design teams to integrate new transport techniques into future systems.
• Support cross-functional teams including experimental, commercial, and architecture groups.
• Contribute to waveform design used in quantum computing operations;
• Analyze and optimize ion transport performance through simulation and modeling.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to scientific and engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Atomic Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience in numerical simulation and computational modeling.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis, especially Python;
• Strong ability to communicate scientific and technical results.
• Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary research environments.

Preferred:

• Experience with ion transport or waveform design in RF Paul traps.
• Background in scientific computing using compiled languages such as C or C++.
• Experience in experimental validation of simulation models.
• Knowledge of quantum device modeling and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with trapped-ion quantum computing systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range: $110,336 to $144,459 annually.
• Total compensation includes base pay, bonus, and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching;
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave benefits.
• Legal insurance coverage.
• Home technology stipend.

Additional Information:

• Work location: On-site in Boulder, Colorado or Oxford, United Kingdom.
• Travel requirement: Up to 10 percent domestic and international travel;
• Candidates must meet export control eligibility requirements, including U.S. person status for certain roles.
• IonQ is committed to equal opportunity, inclusion, and a respectful work environment.
• Applications are reviewed under strict compliance with export control and legal regulations.