Experimental AMO Physicist - Quantum RF Systems

Infleqtion, Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10% pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. in Oxford, UK is seeking an experimental AMO Physicist to join the quantum RF team. You will contribute to R&D projects, develop concepts for future quantum RF sensor systems, and collaborate with physicists and engineers to advance quantum technologies.

The role involves translating requirements into atomic designs, leading research, and integrating optics, electronics, and software for quantum devices. Requires a PhD in AMO physics and strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental AMO physics.
• Rydberg physics and interactions, applied to Rydberg-atom electrometry.
• Working knowledge of control systems and signal processing.
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, and C++.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to solve complex systems spanning optics, electronics, software and quantum devices.
• Entrepreneurial drive and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Lead high-value research projects.
• Execute modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations to meet product performance.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.
• Integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices.
• Document project progress and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PhD in AMO physics

Python

C++

Rust

Control systems

Signal processing

MS Office

Education

PhD in experimental AMO physics

Tools

Solidworks

Zemax

Altium

Job description

Infleqtion, Inc. in Oxford, UK is seeking an experimental AMO Physicist to join the quantum RF team. You will contribute to R&D projects, develop concepts for future quantum RF sensor systems, and collaborate with physicists and engineers to advance quantum technologies.

The role involves translating requirements into atomic designs, leading research, and integrating optics, electronics, and software for quantum devices. Requires a PhD in AMO physics and strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.