Experimental Quantum Physicist
About The Position
MITRE is seeking an ambitious and motivated researcher to join MITRE’s Quantum Moonshot Project team. The candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience in quantum optics and cryo-optical measurement. In this role, you will apply your technical experience in quantum physics to develop and test novel spin-photon interfaces, chip-based quantum photonic circuits, and quantum optical measurement systems. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with team members at our partner institutions (MIT, University of Colorado, and Sandia National Lab) to integrate generation, control, and measurement of photonic or matter quantum bits for the development of a photonic universal quantum computer. This position offers opportunities to work on a wide range of problems in quantum science and technology, impact research directions, and collaborate with internal and external teams possessing a broad range of expertise and skills to publish results.
Requirements
- PhD degree in physics, applied physics or related discipline
- Great interest in fundamental research, physics, and engineering
- Familiarity with quantum optics including solid state single photon sources and quantum memories
- Familiarity with electromagnetic waves
- Familiarity with photonics
- Familiarity with atomic physics
- Previous hands-on experience in an optical laboratory setting
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Experimental experience with fiber and free-space optical measurements
- Experimental experience with solid-state spins
- Experimental experience with micro and nano-fabrication
- Experimental experience with cryogenic measurements
- Experimental experience with single photon counting
- Background in engineering: design and construction of quantum photonic systems
- Background in engineering: microwave/RF engineering
- Background in engineering: chip-scale testing
- Background in software and programming: knowledge of python
- Background in software and programming: knowledge of Matlab
- Background in software and programming: knowledge of numerical simulation software suites (COMSOL Multiphysics, Lumerical, Zemax etc.)
Responsibilities
- Develop new research ideas into experiment and prototyping in the field of quantum information science (QIS)
- Publish and present research findings in academic journals and conferences
- Collaborate with teammates in developing photonics-based quantum technology
- Assist with the planning, development and execution of improving lab capabilities
- Collaborate with external partners on QIS research
Benefits
- competitive benefits
- exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
- culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
