Quantum Networking & Free-Space Optical Lab Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 100,200 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and visa

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401(K)

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental,米

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Mentorship programs

Work‑life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a full‑time Assistant Staff to contribute to research and development in quantum networking and free‑space optical communications. The role focuses on integrating and testing on‑demand entangled photon sources, single‑photon detectors, and related subsystems in both lab and field testbeds.

The position offers opportunities to work with adaptive optics, optical modem technologies, and collaboration across the group to advance prototype systems for challenging

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with experience or coursework in nonlinear optics and/or quantum mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and testing of quantum networking and free‑space optical communications technologies in laboratory and field testbeds.
• Interact with other staff to contribute to research and development activities in optical and quantum communication systems.

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with experience or coursework in nonlinear optics and/or quantum mechanics

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a full‑time Assistant Staff to contribute to research and development in quantum networking and free‑space optical communications. The role focuses on integrating and testing on‑demand entangled photon sources, single‑photon detectors, and related subsystems in both lab and field testbeds.

The position offers opportunities to work with adaptive optics, optical modem technologies, and collaboration across the group to advance prototype systems for challenging