Quantum Hardware Engineer — Sensors & Optics

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Workshops

Museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Hardware Physics Engineer bridging physics and engineering to design, test, and prototype advanced hardware and sensors.

You will diagnose malfunctions, compile design data, and prepare technical specifications while contributing to project planning and execution. Ideal candidates have a strong background in physics or applied physics with hands-on hardware experience, and are capable of leading technical solutions, communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or related field.
• PhD degree preferred.
• 5–7 years experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years with a master’s degree in Physics or related field.

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.
• May provide technical consultation and mentor to other team members.
• Develops quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
• Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.
• Apply quantitative analysis to determine root causes of highly technical problems and implement corrective actions.
• Independently execute analysis assignments under program leadership oversight.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Data acquisition

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics/engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Hardware Physics Engineer bridging physics and engineering to design, test, and prototype advanced hardware and sensors.

You will diagnose malfunctions, compile design data, and prepare technical specifications while contributing to project planning and execution. Ideal candidates have a strong background in physics or applied physics with hands-on hardware experience, and are capable of leading technical solutions, communicating