Senior Advanced Atomic Physicist

• Job Title
  :
  Senior Advanced Atomic Physicist
• Employment Type
  :
  Full-Time
• Location
  :
  Redmond, WA, United States (On-Site)
• Compensation
  : $140,000 - $185,000 per year + Annual Bonus + Full Benefits (Good-faith estimated range)

Honeywell is looking for a Senior Advanced Atomic Physicist in Redmond, WA to advance next-generation quantum sensing and precision atomic clock technologies. You will design, build, and optimize atomic physics hardware and optical interrogation systems.

• Experimental Physics & Research:
  Conduct cutting-edge research in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, specializing in laser cooling, trapping, and atomic spectroscopy.
• Optical System Engineering:
  Design and align ultra-stable laser systems, optical cavities, vacuum chambers, and magnetic shielding assemblies.
• Data Acquisition & Modeling:
  Develop mathematical models and simulations of atomic interactions, validating theoretical predictions against experimental data.
• Technology Maturation:
  Transition laboratory-scale atomic physics setups into robust, compact, and deployable quantum sensors.
• IP & Publications:
  Contribute to technical documentation, patent applications, and scientific publications.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Sciences, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of post-degree experimental experience in AMO physics, cold atom systems, or atomic clocks.
• Technical Expertise:
  Hands-on mastery of laser systems, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) apparatus, RF electronics, and Python/MATLAB instrumentation control.

• Location:
  
  Redmond, WA, United States (On-Site)
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time standard business hours

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development & Certification Support

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.