Optical Physicist for Quantum Hardware & Devices

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks & catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Physicist to develop the next generation of optical devices for scalable quantum computers. You will conceptualize, model, and prototype devices with new operating modes, and rigorously qualify them for integration into state-of-the-art quantum systems.

The role targets PhD-level physicists or optical scientists focused on optoelectronics, optical cavities and modulators, and laser physics. Prior neutral atom trapping experience is not required.

Qualifications

• PhD-level physicists or optical scientists required with strong background in optoelectronics.
• Experience with optical cavities and modulators.
• Strong foundation in laser physics and photonics applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype optical devices for scalable quantum computers.
• Model, simulate, and validate device performance.
• Qualify devices and integrate them into quantum computing systems.

Skills

PhD-level physicist

Optoelectronics

Optical cavities

Laser physics

Modulators

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Optical simulation software

Job description

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Physicist to develop the next generation of optical devices for scalable quantum computers. You will conceptualize, model, and prototype devices with new operating modes, and rigorously qualify them for integration into state-of-the-art quantum systems.

The role targets PhD-level physicists or optical scientists focused on optoelectronics, optical cavities and modulators, and laser physics. Prior neutral atom trapping experience is not required.