Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Control - Onsite

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We are seeking an outstanding postdoc with an interest in software and firmware engineering for control of quantum systems. The selected candidate will work with a team pursuing world leading research in atomic physics for quantum information sciences (QIS). The successful candidate will be a self‑starter who will work with a group of technical staff, technologists, and postdocs in a highly dynamic research environment, assisting with the design, and implementation of software and firmware applications to control, detect, and manipulate trapped ion experimental systems for applications in quantum information science (QIS).

The individual will develop and maintain code using best professional practices and be required to work closely with a team of physicists to incorporate features as needed. In this fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, the individual must have excellent problem solving, analytical, teaming, documentation and communication skills.

On any given day you may be called upon to:

• Work with physicists to implement experimental requirements
• Solve, debug, maintain, and document control software and firmware
• Perform work in a safe and compliant manner, seek out subject‑matter expert advice as needed, and maintain necessary documentation.
• Develop high‑speed data acquisition solutions
• Develop custom RFSOC implementations to support quantum computing.
• Support experiments by developing solutions for automation
• Build robust hardware control systems with higher level software APIs

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• A Ph.D. in a relevant STEM field conferred within the last 5 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

• Experience developing control systems for quantum computing research
• Experience with python, C ,C++ and embedded programming
• Experience with board level testing
  
  Experience developing GUIs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain required technical work documents
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities

The Photonic Microsystems Technologies Department exploits science and technology at the nano and micro scales to enable advances in systems for national security. Our engagement is with a broad spectrum of technologies and a diverse field of customers with a successful record of maturing technology from concept to laboratory demo to prototype. The department consists of teams that lead the development and understanding of quantum effects associated with silicon electronic devices, atomic and molecular gases, and trapped electrons, atoms and ions.

Most significantly, with a strong presence in the Microsystems Engineering Sciences and Applications (MESA) facility and the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) and working broadly with other Sandia and external organizations, we fabricate electronic structures and devices that use these effects to achieve new…