98: Associate Staff Quantum Science and Engineering

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA • 4h ago

The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group focuses on accelerating quantum computing and quantum sensing using ion and solid-state platforms. Core areas of the Group include fundamental quantum science to guide next-generation advances, quantum devices (ion computing testbeds, precision clocks, magnetometers, and other sensors), and quantum systems such as magnetic-assisted navigation and quantum microscopy for microelectronics diagnostics.

Job Description

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. As an active participant in cutting-edge research and development, the candidate can expect to face novel physics and engineering problems that require creative solutions daily. This position involves working at the forefront of quantum technology to develop quantum sensing and imaging systems and the applications for these systems.

The candidate will contribute to building optical testbeds and sensing proto@types; integrating optical, RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical, and cryogenic subsystems; developing measurement control software and data analysis pipelines; performing precision measurements; and assisting in optimizing sensor performance in alignment with application and system-level requirements. The successful candidate will have opportunities to grow into increasing technical responsibility as part of the Laboratory's expanding quantum sensing portfolio.

Major Responsibilities

Applicants should have a broad skillset and a willingness to work on a wide variety of tasks as needed. Typical tasks are:

Hardware development, design, and construction (e.g. optical, RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical, cryogenic subsystems)

Build and maintain optical testbeds and magnetic sensing proto@types

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

While a broad set of skills is desired, the majority of day-to-day tasks will be tailored to the applicant's specific interests and strengths. Applicants should be comfortable both working alone in a self-directed manner and also working closely with a highly integrated larger team.

Required Qualifications

Master'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

Preferred 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

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: [[gradRange]]

Experienced Hiring Range: [[experiencedRange]]

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

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

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