Staff Scientist - Quantum
About the role
Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills.
Responsibilities
- Prototype and design optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems
- Sensor integration, bring-up, and optimization; data analysis
- Analyze and simulate of atomic sensor performance and environmental sensitivities
- Deploy and demonstrate prototype sensors into real-world environments
Requirements
- PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics, or 8-12 years of related academic or industry experience
- To comply with the US export control laws, U.S. citizenship (born or naturalized), green card holder, refugee, or asylee status required
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both written and verbal
- Hands-on expertise with several of the following: Atomic clocks and inertial sensors, Atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells, Laser cooling and trapping, Precision spectroscopy, Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, Narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization, Optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto-optics, detectors, Analog, digital, and RF electronics, Control systems and instrumentation, Mechanical design
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators, both written and verbal
- Hands-on expertise with several of the following: Atomic clocks and inertial sensors, Atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells, Laser cooling and trapping, Precision spectroscopy, Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, Narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization, Optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto-optics, detectors, Analog, digital, and RF electronics, Control systems and instrumentation, Mechanical design
Skills
- Atomic clocks and inertial sensors
- Atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells
- Laser cooling and trapping
- Precision spectroscopy
- Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- Narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization
- Optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto-optics, detectors
- Analog, digital, and RF electronics
- Control systems and instrumentation
- Mechanical design
Benefits
- Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employer 401(k) contributions
- 20 days of paid time off / 11 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Fully stocked kitchen
Pay
The approximate base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits. It's atypical to be hired at the top end of this range for the role, as actual pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience level.