Principal OR Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist - R10217150-2
Listed on 2025-12-20
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Research Scientist, Engineering Design & Technologists
Principal OR Sr. Principal Quantum Physicist - R-2
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.
Security Clearance: A U.S. Government security clearance required per customer's requirements.
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
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We are seeking a multi‑faceted physicist with a robust background in quantum control experimentation, data analysis, circuit design, or modeling and simulation. The ideal candidate has experience with a combination of the above disciplines and has a strong interest in developing novel superconducting quantum technologies and prototypes. This candidate is expected to aid in the development of data acquisition techniques, quantum characterization algorithms, and the design of advanced superconducting integrated circuits.
This position requires full‑time work on site located at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland OR our Annapolis Junction, Maryland location.
Your Responsibilities- You will be spearheading solving complex technical problems involving quantum control experiments.
- You will be analyzing test data to develop better analytical models of superconducting quantum systems.
- You will be analyzing test data to develop better integrated circuits towards future superconducting prototype demonstrations.
The Role
- Strong interest in quantum control experiments, including but not limited to superconducting qubit systems.
- Motivation to learn new technologies and technical skills.
- Ability to collaborate in a small group setting (4‑7 people) as well as work independently.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of relevant experience;
Master’s degree in STEM related field with 3 years’ of relevant technical experience OR Master’s degree in STEM related field and currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program with a completion date prior to start with 1 year of relevant technical experience OR Ph.D. in STEM related field with 1 year of relevant technical experience. - Experience in a cryogenic lab conducting quantum control experiments.
- Proficiency writing code in MATLAB and/or Python.
- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance per business requirements.
- Ph.D. in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related field and 4 years of relevant technical experience;
Master’s degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 6 years of relevant technical experience;
Bachelor’s degree in experimental physics, electrical engineering, or a STEM related with 8 plus years’ of relevant experience. - Extensive…
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