Postdoc: Quantum Device Microfabrication and Sensing Technologies

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports research within advanced component development efforts, including superconducting circuit-based quantum technologies and detector systems. The selected candidate will conduct research involving the fabrication, integration, and testing of quantum computing circuits and thermopile-based detector technologies within JPL’s Microdevices Laboratory (MDL). The work emphasizes hands-on experimental development, including iterative design, fabrication process optimization, and device characterization. This research is structured as a postdoctoral-level effort focused on advancing emerging technologies through experimental investigation and innovation. The appointee will contribute to early-stage device development, working in a collaborative environment alongside engineers and scientists to refine fabrication techniques and improve device performance.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
Hands-on experience with microfabrication techniques (e.g., lithography, thin-film deposition, etching)
Experience with device integration and experimental testing of microfabricated systems
Strong background in experimental research and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, and test microfabricated devices for quantum and sensing applications
Develop and optimize fabrication processes within a cleanroom/MDL environment
Perform device characterization and analysis to inform iterative design improvements
Contribute to the development of novel approaches for quantum circuit and detector technologies
Document methodologies and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across JPL and Caltech