Lead Semiconductor Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Semiconductor Packaging Engineer. Location: Malta, New York, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced packaging concepts for assembling large-scale ion trap, electrical, and optical chips.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing packaging strategies for large-format ion trap chips with high input/output (I/O) signal counts and density.
• Define packaging requirements for mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical performance.
• Lead engineers and work with vendors to implement and validate packaging processes;
• Support all stages of ion trap development to ensure compatibility with packaging requirements.
• Coordinate with broader engineering teams to ensure ion trap packaging meets system-level requirements.
• Build and maintain third-party partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience, a master's degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a PhD with at least 6 years of experience in advanced semiconductor packaging development.
• Experience with 2.5D and 3D packaging techniques;
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under contractual requirements, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or a person granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics or Engineering.
• Experience with advanced large-area, multi-chip semiconductor packaging technologies.
• Experience with large-scale heterogeneous integration.
• Experience with high-density I/O technologies.
• Experience with photonic packaging, fiber-to-chip coupling, or optical chip-to-optical chip coupling.
• Demonstrated innovation and intellectual property development.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary of $137,000 to $184,000.
• Eligible for bonus and equity.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities to work on advanced technology.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

Additional Information:

• Employment is subject to pre-employment screening, including a drug test for safety-sensitive positions.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no specified deadline.
• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and interview process. Candidates who need adjustments should contact the company through its “Let's Talk” contact form;
• AI tools may assist with reviewing applications, resumes, responses, and potential inconsistencies in application materials. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• For more information about the company, visit https://www.quantinuum.com/.