AMO Physicist

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Team seeks to welcome an AMO Physicist to join our research and development team, focusing on Rydberg atom-based RF sensing technologies and their commercialization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in atomic physics, quantum optics, and RF sensing, who is eager to transition groundbreaking research into tangible, market-ready products. You will work at the frontier of quantum sensing, contributing to the development of next-generation sensors and systems with transformative potential in a wide range of industries.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and product developers to conduct cutting-edge research and scale quantum sensing technologies for commercial use. You will have a direct impact on both the advancement of fundamental scientific understanding and the development of real-world quantum products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically, you will be entrusted with:

·        Research & Development: Lead and collaborate on R&D efforts in Rydberg atom-based RF sensing technologies, designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments to enhance sensor performance and sensitivity

·        Commercial Product Development: Work closely with engineers and product teams to translate experimental findings into scalable, commercially viable quantum sensing products

·        System Integration: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate Rydberg atom-based RF sensing techniques into robust, deployable sensing systems for real-world applications

·        Innovation & Optimization: Explore novel RF techniques, quantum metrology methods, and innovating system architectures to push the boundaries of precision and reliability in quantum sensors

·        Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilize advanced data analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to interpret experimental results, optimize system performance, and refine product designs

·        Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with a multidisciplinary team, including engineers, software developers, and business leaders, to ensure the successful commercialization of quantum technologies

·        Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior scientists and collaborate with academic and industry partners to promote innovation within the team

·        Communication & Documentation: Prepare technical reports, research papers, project proposals, and presentations for internal teams, partners, and stakeholders

Requirements

We hope you have:

·        PhD in Physics with a focus on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics, Quantum Optics, or a related field

·        Strong experience in Rydberg atom manipulation and interaction with RF fields, including high-precision RF sensing, spectroscopy, or quantum metrology

·        Experience with RF technologies, including design, implementation, and measurement of RF signals

·        Experience as a Principal Investigator on research projects including experience with stakeholder and customer interactions, delivering results to contractual terms, and ability to guide a team of collaborators toward a project’s overarching goals

·        Proficiency and passion in the following technical categories:

·        Understanding of experimental physics systems, especially laser and atomic vapor systems

·        Predicting and investigating atom interactions with optical and RF fields as well as DC electric and magnetic fields

·        Integrating complex hardware and software into systems

·        Laser systems, including diode lasers and optical cavities, general laser modulation techniques, as well as laser frequency stabilization methods

·        Acousto- and electro-optical devices, optical waveguides, integrated fiber-optical devices

·        Optical test equipment including power meters, polarimeters, beam profilers, spectrometers, beam pointing devices

·        Systems engineering skills, such as gathering requirements from technical stakeholders and propagating high-level requirements to sub-systems and components

·        Proficient in MS Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote

·        Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis, including software tools such as Python, Mathematica, LabView, MATLAB, or similar platforms

We highly value:

•     2-3 years of post-doctoral experience, inclusive of research fellowships

·        Experience as principal investigator on commercial/governme