Experimental Physicist

Experimental Physicist - CO

Location:

Broomfield, CO

$/yr - $/yr

Full-time

Mid‑Senior level

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
• Be responsible for working in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterizing device characteristics.
• Perform design trade studies and analysis.
• Present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

• PhD completed prior to starting.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, precision spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, or laser.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person (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.

• Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing.
• Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms.
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
• Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
• Experience in post‑doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.

• 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, 401(k) retirement savings plan + 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

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