Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Quantinuum scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are seeking a Senior Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Engineer to work either at one of our Minneapolis, MN sites or at a supplier site in Malta, NY as a full-time Quantinuum employee to develop innovative and reliable packaging schemes for the highly-scaled ion traps in our quantum computers. The ideal candidate will be a mid-career engineer with a background in advanced packaging concepts. This role will work alongside ASIC designers, ion trap designers and fabricators, optical designers, and third-party vendors to prototype, design, and fabricate ion trap assemblies for our quantum computers. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, multi-functional, team-based challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement advanced packaging concepts for mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and detection interfaces to next-generation ion traps
- Develop packaging strategies and processes for large-format ion trap chips with high I/O signal count and density
- Work with vendors to implement and validate packaging processes
- Support all stages of ion trap development to ensure compatibility with packaging
- Interface with broader Quantinuum team to ensure ion trap packaging meets system requirements
- Engage with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- 5+ years of experience in an engineering or R&D environment
- 3+ years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging development
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
WE VALUE:
- PhD in Physics or Engineering
- 7 years of experience with advanced large-area multi-chip semiconductor packaging technologies
- 5 years of experience with large heterogeneous integration and 2.5-3D packaging techniques
- 5 years of experience with high-density I/O technologies
- Experience with photonic packaging and fiber-to-chip coupling is a plus
- A proven track record of innovation and IP development
- Experience working within a cross-functional team environment

