Lead Hardware Technician - 520 Job at Quantinuum Ltd. in Broomfield

We are seeking a Lead Hardware Technician in our Broomfield, CO, Location.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and validate ultra-high vacuum, electrical, and mechanical subsystems for trapped-ion quantum computers
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as ovens, leak checkers, cryogenic test stands, VNA
• Collaborate with team members to develop assembly, validation, and operational processes to streamline manufacturing quality and efficiency
• General production duties to include filling out maintenance and production logs, tracking spreadsheets, and associated data entry
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment – job includes routine cleaning of work areas
• Comply with established safety protocols and other procedures

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High School Diploma/GED Minimum
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an R&D or production environment
• 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
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Experience with high vacuum systems assembly and troubleshooting, including utilizing helium leak detection and performing work in a class 100 cleanroom
• Experience working with cryogenic equipment
• Experience cleaning components and working with chemicals
• Experience refining manufacturing processes and developing work instructions
• Strong organizational mindset and ability to document daily logs and project progress
• Good attitude, ability to learn on the job, and willingness to take on any task
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the capability to handle multiple priorities at once
• Strong safety and quality-oriented mindset

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field.

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Salary range: $74,000 - $93,000 a year