Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps)

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications across healthcare, advanced materials, aerospace and beyond.

We are looking for a Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps) to develop, design, test, and work with fabrication partners to realise next-generation microfabricated Paul traps for scalable quantum computers.

Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch.

What You’ll Accomplish:

Work with users to determine suitable layouts for ion traps

Develop and design ion traps for manufacture

Act as technical liaison with ion trap manufacturers

Perform electromagnetic and thermo-mechanical analysis and simulation on designs

Work with package designers to develop packages and assembly procedures

Document designs and simulations

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:

Surface ion trap design experience

Strong numerical and analytical methods for electromagnetic and/or thermo-mechanical analysis

Knowledge of ion motion and shuttling techniques

Must-have Skills:

Able to write clear, technical documents

Understand the architecture for an ion trap system

Experience with design for test and manufacture

Able to technically communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders

Familiar with electrical testing methods and equipment

PhD/master's degree in physics, electronic engineering, or a related discipline

Nice-to-have Skills:

Experience fabricating ion traps

Design and implement test harnesses of microfabricated structures

Design for manufacture experience

Design for reliability experience

Package and assembly design experience

Hands on experience shuttling ions

Experience working with commercial foundries

Familiarity with commercial design toolset (Custom Compiler, Virtuoso etc.)

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity participation

Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)

Flexible working

10% matching pension

Generous parental support policy

Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance

£2,000 annual personal development budget

Relocation support

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.