Universal Quantum Ltd.

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 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.) Benefits: Equity options Flexible holiday allowance (a minimum of 28 days) Flexible and remote working options 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy Private health/dental insurance, and relocation support

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 ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Atomic Operations Designer to design, model and characterise operations based on the interaction between ions and laser and microwave fields. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch! What You'll Accomplish Design methods for atom-light operations such as sub-Doppler cooling, state preparation and detection and quantum gates Contribute to the development of accurate physics models describing atom-light interactions Work with the hardware teams to implement methods on our devices Analyse experimental results and compare them against predictions from models The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates Experience in designing atom-light interaction protocols for quantum technologies Strong background in atomic physics research A proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or quantum hardware industry Must-have Skills (in addition to the above): Proficient in writing scientific code e.g. using Python PhD in atomic physics Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research. Nice-to-have Skills: Experience in quantum computing or quantum technologies Experience in modelling open quantum systems 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 to the profile we are looking for. Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible schedule, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life insurance and 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. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking an Ion Transport Designer to create, model, and test waveforms for efficient ion transport. The role requires experience in designing waveforms and a strong background in both classical and quantum dynamics. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as equity options, unlimited holiday, and private health insurance.

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 ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Ion Transport Designer to design, model and test waveforms that transport ions in a fast and efficient manner. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch! What You'll Accomplish Design waveforms for fast and efficient ion transport on surface ion traps Design waveforms for inter-module connections using UQConnect Contribute to ion trap designs optimised for fast ion transport Contribute to the development of accurate physics models and optimisation software Work with the hardware teams to implement ion transport methods on our devices Analyse experimental results and compare them against predictions The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates Experience in designing waveforms for ion transport Strong background in modelling classical and quantum dynamics and numerical optimisation A proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or quantum hardware industry Must-have Skills (in addition to the above) Proficient in writing scientific code e.g. using Python PhD in ion trap physics or similar relevant topic Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in field of research. Nice-to-have Skills Experience in quantum computing or quantum technologies 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, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible schedule, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life insurance and 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. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.