Physicist - Resilience Engineering & Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Physicist - Resilience Engineering and Operations. Location: Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with full training provided in quantum computer operation and maintenance; The role is based onsite in Basel with limited remote flexibility.

Duties:

• Maintain high uptime and performance of IonQ’s commercial quantum systems through monitoring, maintenance, and engineering improvements.
• Operate and support state-of-the-art trapped-ion quantum hardware.
• Automate processes to improve system stability and performance;
• Work closely with physicists and engineers to develop tools that enhance current and future systems.
• Support customers by ensuring reliable and consistent system operation.
• Participate in 24/7 follow-the-sun on-call rotations as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, engineering, or a related physical science.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in atomic or optical physics.
• Experience with optical alignment, laser systems, laser stabilization, or AOMs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment with strong communication skills.
• Formal education or training in statistics;
• Comfort working flexible hours, including on-call rotations.
• Strong interest in learning new technologies and adapting to a fast-changing environment.

Preferred:

• PhD in physics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming experience with Python or JavaScript.
• Experience in data analysis, data science, or machine learning;
• Software engineering experience supporting scientific or production systems.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Competitive compensation based on location, skills, and experience, including base salary, bonus, and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental and adoption leave, home internet stipend, and pet insurance.
• Travel requirement is less than 10 percent;
• Role is primarily onsite in Basel, Switzerland, with the option to work remotely several days per week.
• Employment may be subject to U.S. export control regulations, which may require verification of work authorization or eligibility for certain projects.
• Applicants should submit a resume or CV and complete the required application fields to apply.