G98: Assistant Staff Quantum Science and Engineering 1

About the role

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.

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

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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Pay

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $100,200-$120,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $100,200-$150,000

Schedule

Full-time