Senior Condensed Matter Physicist

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist to innovate in quantum and condensed matter technologies. In this role, you'll design and develop advanced sensing systems that push the boundaries of conventional detection methods. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply your expertise in optics, electromagnetics, and materials to create solutions that address critical national challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a supportive and inclusive environment, where your technical skills and creativity will thrive.

Benefits

Work-life balance programs

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Off-site social events

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering with a bachelor's degree.
• 3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering with a master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced design methods and theories.
• Conduct hardware projects and provide technical consultation.
• Analyze and recommend design approaches for prototypes.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Data collection and storage

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

As a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of advanced quantum- and condensed matter-based platforms for highly precise sensing, detection, timing, and measurement systems.

Specifically, the candidate is expected to work on quantum solid-state sensing and detection and to conceive, design, model, test, and characterize novel methods for using room-temperature condensed matter structures to outperform conventional detectors.

The candidate is expected to have deep fundamental knowledge and experience with optics, electromagnetics, materials, devices, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and/or acoustics. It is highly desirable that the candidate have some experience with theory, simulation, and experimental work.

A Senior Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of physics and engineering. Someone in this role designs, develops, modifies, and tests hardware and produces prototype designs. Diagnoses malfunctions and makes modifications to produce desired results. Compiles and evaluates design and test data and prepares technical specifications and is responsible for planning and conducting projects or phases of projects.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
* Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
* Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
* Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
* May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
* Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
* Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.
* Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.
* Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
* Independently execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
* Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
* Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
* Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Proficiency in programming language.
* Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction.
* Demonstrated consistency, accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities.
* Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
* Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Education
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or similar. PhD degree preferred.

Experience
5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelor's degree.
3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a master's degree.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires proof of US citizenship.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].