Verification & Validation Engineer - 454

We are seeking a highly qualified Verification & Validation Engineer for our Brooklyn Park, MN location to own the verification and validation process for our Helios line of on-premises quantum computers. These highly performant machines are integrated, validated, and deployed world-wide from our Brooklyn Park manufacturing center. This role is ideal for candidates with deep experience in the system-level verification and validation of low quantity, high complexity products such as high-performance computers or scientific analysis equipment and who have mastered traditional system engineering tasks such as requirement tracking and flow down, engineering documentation management, system level trades, reliability analysis, etc.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the verification and validation processes for on-premises Helios quantum computers
• Define, manage, and maintain system requirements, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Develop robust testing protocols, derived requirements, acceptance criteria, and test result documentation
• Execute and support verification and validation activities through the product lifecycle
• Support technical decision-making from integration to deployment, ensuring on-time, on-spec, and on-budget delivery
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and buy-in
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) in verification and validation or system engineering
• 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:

• Demonstrated delivery of a high-complexity, multi-discipline computing, manufacturing, or scientific instrument product
• Experience leading projects through the full product lifecycle
• A detail oriented mindset with experience in verification and validation, test engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, failure analysis, and Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, mechanical, computing, networking, and interconnect subsystems
• Proficiency in programming and scripting, e.g. Python
• The ability to identify and implement technical or production improvements for future builds
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
  

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.

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. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable