Simulation Physicist - Ion Transport & Waveform

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Staff Simulation Physicist – Ion Transport and Waveform Design. Location: Remote, US (onsite/hybrid optional at College Park, MD or Bothell, WA)
Travel: Up to 20%

Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain numerical simulation tools for ion transport in RF Paul traps.
• Validate simulation results through collaboration with experimental teams.
• Design novel control schemes for fast, robust, and low-excitation ion transport;
• Deliver control voltage waveforms to implement operations for trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Work with trap designers to integrate novel transport techniques into future systems.
• Mentor junior scientists and guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• PhD in atomic physics, quantum information, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in quantum computing;
• Strong experience in numerical simulation and optimization for experimental design.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis (Python recommended).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• 7+ years experience in RF Paul trap design and ion transport optimization.
• Experience in waveform design for surface-electrode RF Paul traps.
• Experience using compiled programming languages such as Rust, C, or C++ for scientific computing.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401K contributions.
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental/adoption leave;
• Legal insurance and home technology stipend.
• Equity and performance-based bonus.

Additional Information:

• Position may require access to U.S. export-controlled technology; employment contingent on verification of U.S. Person status.
• Offices located in College Park, MD, Bothell, WA, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland;
• IonQ is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.