Computational and Modeling Physicist
About The Position
Are you excited to apply quantum sensing technologies to critical national‑security missions? Do you enjoy the challenge of implementing quantum solutions in real world scenarios? Join us to advance quantum‑sensing capabilities through computational modeling and collaborative engineering. You will engage with stakeholders to understand application needs, deliver technical support, and contribute to internal and client facing projects. You will both mentor and learn from teammates while helping transition quantum sensor technologies into operational use. Apply your expertise in computational modeling and data science to help guide experimental efforts toward a deployable quantum sensor. Utilize core physical principles and modern computational techniques to deliver effective, practical solutions. Solve complex technical problems, propose innovative approaches, and contribute independently while mentoring junior team members. Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners with minimal supervision. Join us. The world can't wait.
Requirements
- Experience with data analysis and multivariable curve fitting
- Experience in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with version control systems and collaborative software development
- Experience conducting targeted scientific literature reviews and implementing new research methods
- Experience in uncertainty quantification and error analysis
- Knowledge of Hamiltonian mechanics
- Ability to deliver practical science and engineering solutions to customer applications
- Ability to design, validate, and optimize large‑scale simulations
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in Physics or Electrical Engineering or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in Physics or Electrical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience with academic or industry quantum mechanics, atomic physics, or quantum sensing including publications or presentations
- Experience modeling light atom interactions
- Experience with Julia, C++, or Fortran
- Experience in high-performance computing including parallelization, distributed computing, or GPU acceleration
- Experience developing, tuning, and maintaining simulation codes on multi‑node cluster architectures
- Experience developing technology roadmaps, managing teams, and overseeing project execution
- Experience leading small to medium sized engineering, integration, or test projects
- Ability to collaborate across varied technical backgrounds
- Possession of strong communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly to varied audiences
Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to understand application needs
- Deliver technical support
- Contribute to internal and client facing projects
- Mentor and learn from teammates
- Help transition quantum sensor technologies into operational use
- Apply expertise in computational modeling and data science to guide experimental efforts toward a deployable quantum sensor
- Utilize core physical principles and modern computational techniques to deliver effective, practical solutions
- Solve complex technical problems
- Propose innovative approaches
- Contribute independently
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
