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Senior Staff Quantum Scientist at Vector Atomic - ApplyBlast

Senior Staff Quantum Scientist

Vector Atomic

1 month ago

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Senior Staff Quantum Scientist leads research and experimental efforts to advance trapped-ion quantum computing systems, focusing on coherent control, calibration, and benchmarking to achieve ultra-low error rates. This role involves hands-on work with hardware, developing novel control schemes, and mentoring junior scientists to drive innovation in scalable, fault-tolerant quantum architectures. The position requires a strong background in atomic or qubit-related physics, with significant post-PhD experience in quantum control and experimental data analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead prototyping and characterization of advanced coherent control schemes for trapped-ion qubits
Drive system-level benchmarking and optimization to achieve world-leading performance and stability
Mentor junior scientists in experimental design, analysis, and presentation of results

Skills

Qualifications

PhD in physics

About Vector Atomic

vectoratomic.com

Headquarters

Pleasanton, California, United States

Company Size

11-50 employees

Founded

2018

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Vector Atomic is a quantum technologies company founded in 2018 that develops high-performance atomic clocks, inertial sensors, and synchronization hardware for mission-critical applications including navigation, communications, and timing. Its products — including the Evergreen-30 optical atomic clock, Dual Frequency Comb, and GAINS atomic gravimeter — are engineered for real-world use in harsh environments on land, at sea, and in space. IonQ has completed its acquisition of Vector Atomic, reinforcing the company's position as a global leader in advanced quantum sensing and timing.