Lead AMO Physicist: Quantum Sensing & Navigation

Vector Atomic, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level family health coverage

Health & dependent care FSA

Employer 401(k) Contributions

20 days PTO / 11 holidays

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is hiring AMO physicists to build ultraprecise quantum devices for navigation, satellite communication, and geophysical exploration. This hands-on role is based onsite at our Pleasanton, CA office and involves delivering prototype sensors from concept to deployment.

The position requires a PhD in atomic/optical/quantum physics or substantial related experience, plus hands-on expertise in clocks, lasers, and sensors. US export compliance is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics or 12+ years of related experience
• US export control compliance for Vector Atomic employees

Responsibilities

• Prototype and design optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems
• Sensor integration, bring-up, and optimization; data analysis
• Analyze and simulate atomic sensor performance and environmental sensitivities
• Deploy and demonstrate prototype sensors into real-world environments

Skills

Atomic clocks & sensors

Laser cooling & trapping

Precision spectroscopy

Optics & fiber optics

Analog, digital, RF electronics

Control systems

Education

PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics

Tools

Atomic ovens/beams/vapor cells

UHV systems

Narrow linewidth lasers

Laser frequency stabilization

Electro/acousto-optics

Job description

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is hiring AMO physicists to build ultraprecise quantum devices for navigation, satellite communication, and geophysical exploration. This hands-on role is based onsite at our Pleasanton, CA office and involves delivering prototype sensors from concept to deployment.

The position requires a PhD in atomic/optical/quantum physics or substantial related experience, plus hands-on expertise in clocks, lasers, and sensors. US export compliance is required.