Universal Quantum

Ion Transport Designer

🇬🇧 Haywards Heath, GB Hybrid Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction Full time Posted Apr 21, 2026
LocationHaywards Heath, GB
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull time
CategoryEngineering, Manufacturing & Construction
PostedApril 21, 2026
Last verifiedMay 5, 2026

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Ion Transport Designer to design, model and test waveforms that transport ions in a fast and efficient manner. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch! 

  

What You’ll Accomplish: 

  • Design waveforms for fast and efficient ion transport on surface ion traps  
  • Design waveforms for inter-module connections using UQConnect* 
  • Contribute to ion trap designs optimised for fast ion transport 
  • Contribute to the development of accurate physics models and optimisation software 
  • Work with the hardware teams to implement ion transport methods on our devices 
  • Analyse experimental results and compare them against predictions 

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