[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All GlobalFoundries jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/) · [Search jobs](/search/) GlobalFoundries · Malta, NY # Quantum Ion Trap Lead Integrator Malta, New York, United States of America Manager or lead $143,000.00 - $247,000.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on GlobalFoundries’s official careers site. Posted May 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980769501533) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GlobalFoundries](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/) / Quantum Ion Trap Lead Integrator ## Job description Quantum Ion Trap Lead Integrator - Sr Mgr / Dep Dir About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Introduction The Quantum Ion Trap Lead Integrator is a senior technology and people leadership role within the GF Labs / Technology Development organization. This role is responsible for integrating the semiconductor building blocks required for scalable ion-trap quantum computing hardware, spanning ion trap devices, advanced packaging and interconnect, photonics integration, and cryogenic CMOS. The position combines deep technical integration leadership with organizational management, guiding a multidisciplinary team of integration experts to deliver ion trap hardware platforms that meet performance, reliability, and qualification requirements. ### Job Summary The Quantum Ion Trap Lead Integrator owns the end-to-end semiconductor integration strategy for ion-trap-based quantum systems. This includes aligning device, process, BEOL, photonics, packaging, and cryogenic CMOS technologies into manufacturable and qualified hardware solutions. As a Senior Manager / Deputy Director, this role manages a team of senior technologists and integration leads, sets technical priorities, and serves as a primary integration interface across GF organizations including design enablement, device engineering, process development, and IP. ### Essential Responsibilities - Lead the semiconductor system integration strategy for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, spanning ion trap devices, BEOL integration, photonics integration, advanced packaging, interconnect, and cryogenic CMOS. - Manage and develop a team of semiconductor integration experts, with primary focus areas including BEOL integration and photonics integration. - Define integration architectures, interfaces, and design rules that enable coherent system-level performance while supporting manufacturability and qualification. - Drive cross-functional execution with design enablement, device, process integration, packaging, reliability, and IP teams to deliver ion trap hardware. - Establish technical requirements, milestones, and success criteria aligned with program objectives and external commitments. - Own system-level tradeoffs between performance, yield, reliability, scalability, and cost for ion trap hardware solutions. - Support hardware qualification and readiness activities, ensuring compliance with internal GF standards and external partner or customer requirements. - Serve as a senior technical and organizational interface with internal leadership, external partners, research institutions, and government-funded programs. - Communicate complex integration challenges and solutions clearly to executive stakeholders and multi-disciplinary engineering teams. - Foster a culture of technical rigor, collaboration, and innovation across the integration organization. ### Education - MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science ### Years of Experience - 12 ### Percentage of travel - 15% ### Preferred Qualifications - PhD with experience transitioning advanced research concepts into manufacturable hardware platforms. - Experience working at the intersection of semiconductor technology and emerging computing architectures (quantum, cryogenic, photonic, or hybrid systems). - Background in BEOL process integration and/or integrated photonics, - Experience supporting externally funded programs or joint development efforts with government, academic, or industrial partners. - Track record of setting technical direction and mentoring senior engineers and technical leaders. Expected Salary Range $143,000.00 - $247,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 153 days - Location: Malta, New York, United States of America - Pay: $143,000.00 - $247,000.00[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980769501533) ## More jobs at GlobalFoundries ### [Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern, Process & Equipment (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/e947580584c3fe127021/) Malta, New York, United States of America ### [Deputy Director, Digital Manufacturing Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/e8b868198acd2ccd0fe6/) Malta, New York, United States of America ### [MTS Engineer Cleans Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/9b7181ca577e42570659/) Malta, New York, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Cost Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/8cb062b30cd8e88c0559/) Malta, New York, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b53b78e06278418a90ae/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9f2fac2d52471ef04f19/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Ion Chromatography Technical Sales Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/21f47b9a57fa0154c18e/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Remote, Texas, United States of America ### [Software Integrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/a24e0d7f9764c4a3e815/) Lockheed Martin · Manassas, VA ### [Test Missile Integrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/cbcaec23b53f35ca8c28/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)