G98: Assistant Staff Quantum Science and Engineering 1

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

49d•$100,200 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group focuses on accelerating quantum computing and quantum sensing using ion and solid-state platforms. Core areas of the Group include fundamental quantum science to guide next-generation advances, quantum devices (ion computing testbeds, precision clocks, magnetometers, and other sensors), and quantum systems such as magnetic-assisted navigation and quantum microscopy for microelectronics diagnostics. The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, curious, and driven physicist, applied physicist, or electrical engineer with hands-on laboratory experience. The successful candidate will join a close-knit, dynamic team pushing the forefront of quantum sensing, with emphasis on solid-state spin-based sensors and their integration into practical systems. As an active participant in cutting-edge research and development, the candidate can expect to face novel physics and engineering problems that require creative solutions daily. This position involves working at the forefront of quantum technology to develop quantum sensing and imaging systems and the applications for these systems. The candidate will contribute to building optical testbeds and sensing prototypes; integrating optical, RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical, and cryogenic subsystems; developing measurement control software and data analysis pipelines; performing precision measurements; and assisting in optimizing sensor performance in alignment with application and system-level requirements. The successful candidate will have opportunities to grow into increasing technical responsibility as part of the Laboratory’s expanding quantum sensing portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Basic laboratory experience (e.g., familiarity with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, analog circuits)
Comfort with fundamental physical concepts and rigorous analytical analysis
Experience in self-directed and group technical projects and research endeavors
Experience using MATLAB and/or Mathematica
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Laser and optics experience
RF, microwave, or analog circuit design
Familiarity with spin systems, magnetometry, or solid-state defect centers
Coursework or research experience in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics or solid-state physics
Scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB, LabView, Mathematica, etc.)
Experience with signal processing, image reconstruction, or sensor data analysis
CAD design (e.g. SolidWorks)
Embedded systems programming
Familiarity with cryogenic, vacuum, or field-deployable instrumentation systems

Responsibilities

Hardware development, design, and construction (e.g. optical, RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical, cryogenic subsystems)
Build and maintain optical testbeds and magnetic sensing prototypes
System engineering and system integration
Test and measurement
Physics modeling of quantum systems
Software programming for instrument control and data acquisition
Data analysis and signal/image processing
Laboratory validation and field testing