Quantum Photonics Scientist–Engineer II (On-Site)

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Quantum Photonics Scientist – Engineer II (Research Scientist – Optical and Photonic Systems) to advance quantum technologies. The role is based on-site in El Segundo, CA, with collaboration across programs and external partners.

The candidate will lead experiments, develop simulations, and contribute to proposals and budgets while maintaining security clearances. PhD with 8+ years’ experience and strong analytic skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional or academic experience post-bachelor with quantum technologies.
• Laboratory experience with photonic, electronic, quantum, and/or RF systems and components.
• Experience with quantum device/sensor/system simulations.
• Data analytics skills in Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments and data analysis on quantum phenomena.
• Simulate and extract info to understand results and guide experiments.
• Propose new R&D projects in quantum technology.
• Collaborate with customers and partners providing technical guidance.
• Deliver results on performance and reliability of quantum methods.

Skills

Quantum tech knowledge

Data analytics tools

Nonlinear optics

Photonic/electronic lab experience

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Physics/Optics/EE/Chemistry or related

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Mathematica

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Quantum Photonics Scientist – Engineer II (Research Scientist – Optical and Photonic Systems) to advance quantum technologies. The role is based on-site in El Segundo, CA, with collaboration across programs and external partners.

The candidate will lead experiments, develop simulations, and contribute to proposals and budgets while maintaining security clearances. PhD with 8+ years’ experience and strong analytic skills are required.