98: Technical Staff Quantum Science and Engineering

Major Responsibilities

• Build and fabricate magnetic sensing prototypes
• Hardware development, design, and optimization (e.g., RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical subsystems)
• Laboratory validation and field testing of sensors and systems, including troubleshooting of complex systems and data analysis of recorded results
• System engineering, integration, testing, and measurement
• Physics modeling and simulation of sensor systems
• Communicating results to and determining next steps with a broader team
• Proposing milestones, schedule, and direction to a broader team

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Substantial hands-on laboratory experience, including troubleshooting of complex systems
• Experience with laboratory measurement and characterization (e.g., analog circuits, impedance analyzers, vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Strong foundation in fundamental physical concepts and rigorous analytical analysis
• Experience with both self-directed and collaborative technical projects or research
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in experimental quantum science with a strong track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Experimental research experience in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics or with solid-state spin systems
• Familiarity with magnetometry, magnetic materials, or spin systems
• RF, microwave, and/or analog circuit measurement or design (e.g. Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS)
• Cleanroom device fabrication experience, including material deposition (sputtering, e-beam) and photolithography
• Scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, LabVIEW, etc.)
• Multiphysics simulation (e.g. COMSOL)

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options...

Disclaimer

This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks. Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.