Experimental Quantum Physicist

CT19; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19 is seeking a hands-on physicist or engineer to join a rapidly growing quantum-hardware company. You will build, integrate and test complex experimental systems, turning scientific concepts into robust, repeatable technology.

You will work with research, engineering and software teams through the full development cycle, using precision optics, laser, RF, vacuum and control-system technologies to ensure reliable system performance in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in physics, engineering, applied physics or related discipline.
• Several years of hands-on experimental, laboratory or R&D experience.
• Strong practical background in optics- or physics-led experimental systems.
• Coding ability, ideally including Python and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Build, integrate and test complex experimental hardware systems
• Work with precision optical, laser, RF, vacuum and control-system technologies
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and performance improvement activities
• Develop and maintain tools for data acquisition, analysis and experimental automation
• Collaborate across physics, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable system performance

Skills

Python

Linux

Data analysis

Experimental methods

Education

PhD preferred in physics/engineering

Job description

We are supporting a rapidly growing quantum-hardware company developing advanced experimental quantum systems.

This is a hands-on build and integration role for a physicist or engineer who enjoys solving practical problems in the laboratory and turning complex scientific systems into robust, repeatable technology. You will work closely with research, engineering and software teams throughout the full development cycle.

The role

• Build, integrate and test complex experimental hardware systems
• Work with precision optical, laser, RF, vacuum and control-system technologies
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and performance improvement activities
• Develop and maintain tools for data acquisition, analysis and experimental automation
• Collaborate across physics, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable system performance

About you

• PhD preferred in physics, engineering, applied physics or a related discipline
• Several years of relevant hands-on experimental, laboratory or R&D experience
• Strong practical background in complex optics- or physics-led experimental systems
• Coding ability, ideally including Python and Linux
• Experience with experimental data analysis and automated measurement systems
• Comfortable owning technical problems independently in a fast-paced R&D environment

This is an opportunity to make a direct technical contribution within one of the most exciting areas of advanced hardware development.