Quantum Photonics Engineer for Cold-Atom Sensing

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Photonics and Quantum Sensors Group at NASA's JPL in Pasadena, California. This role involves designing and fabricating advanced quantum sensing devices, specifically semiconductor lasers and amplifiers. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics and experience with GaAs lasers. Collaborating with researchers on cutting-edge quantum sensing projects forms a key part of this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating GaAs lasers and amplifiers.
• Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with semiconductor lithography, doping, and optical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design semiconductor lasers and optical amplifiers for quantum sensing applications.
• Fabricate and test devices in the 600‑850 nm wavelength range.
• Characterize device performance and integrate into cold‑atom systems.
• Collaborate with researchers on quantum sensing projects.

Skills

Fabricating GaAs lasers and amplifiers

Familiarity with semiconductor lithography

Optical characterization

Education

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering

Doctoral degree in Physics

Doctoral degree in a related field

Job description

ORAU is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Photonics and Quantum Sensors Group at NASA's JPL in Pasadena, California. This role involves designing and fabricating advanced quantum sensing devices, specifically semiconductor lasers and amplifiers. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics and experience with GaAs lasers. Collaborating with researchers on cutting-edge quantum sensing projects forms a key part of this unique opportunity.