Sales Engineer-Quantum Physics 10.25

Rudzinsky Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Creative freedom in a motivated team

Job summary

A leading high-tech photonics company is seeking a Sales Engineer specializing in quantum physics and frequency comb technologies. This hybrid or remote role focuses on solutions for leading research institutions and R&D applications. Requires 3+ years in technical sales and a relevant PhD. Join a motivated team with flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Technical Sales, Sales Management or Business Development.
• PhD. in atomic, optical, quantum physics, and/or 3 years of related academic or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with frequency combs, CW lasers, ultrafast/precision spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new business opportunities and increase business with existing customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers at leading R&D institutions.
• Engage with customers to deliver tailored technology solutions.

Skills

Technical Sales

Quantum technology

Customer relations

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics

3 years of related academic or industry experience

Tools

Frequency combs

CW lasers

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Optics

Job description

Sales Engineer – Quantum Physics & Frequency Combs Specialist

Hybrid in Colorado / Remote in Western US

$125K-$140k+ package

RA’s client is a leading multinational high-tech photonics company that develops, manufactures and sells laser systems for precision applications in research & industry. They are a market leader in the field of optical precision measurements with light and lasers, based on Nobel Prize-winning frequency comb technology. Other stars in their product portfolio include ultrastable lasers, Terahertz spectroscopy systems, and femtosecond lasers.

Quantum technology and the application of systems in Quantum 2.0 is essential to our client. Their technology is uniquely positioned to address applications in the Quantum World, such as quantum computing, optical clocks, or earthbound and space borne metrology. Their optical frequency combs combined with their ultrastable laser products enable complete systems that are essential instruments when purest optical signals are required. Their products can be found in numerous leading research institutions. Active partnerships and open communication channels with the world’s premier scientists guarantee that our client will push the boundaries of future products to the limits, and that they will continue operating at the frontier of technological and scientific advancement.

The company is headquartered in Europe, with multiple remote locations for sales and service across North America. This sales engineer position will join a small but growing US team that will have a significant and measurable impact on revenue and market penetration of our client’s technology.

To strengthen their team, we are looking for a Sales Engineer focusing on solutions for quantum systems and frequency combs technology. Customers will include leading research institutions, national labs, academia, and R&D applications within industry. This is a hybrid or remote position with a preferred location in the Denver region, but other US West locations may be acceptable.

Essential Position Functions

• Pursue new business opportunities and increase business with existing customers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers at leading R&D institutions
• Engage with customers to identify challenges and deliver tailored, next-generation technology solutions that drive real-world impact and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to design and implement customized technical solutions.
• Provide quotations, book and close orders.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer and market needs, with a strong focus on quantum technology.
• Foster long-term relationships through exceptional customer support and proactive engagement.
• Represent the company and showcase our innovations at industry trade fairs, technical conferences, and customer events.

Our expectations

• 3+ years of experience in Technical Sales, Sales Management or Business Development.
• PhD. in atomic, optical, quantum physics, and/or 3 years of related academic or industry experience
• Non-Ph.D. also considered based on experience
• Hands-on experience with any of the following: frequency combs, CW lasers, ultrafast/precision spectroscopy, ion trapping, Laser cooling and trapping, Narrow linewidth lasers, laser frequency stabilization, Optics
• You enjoy working with people and are able to move confidently in diverse cultures.
• Must be a US citizen or US permanent resident
• Willing to travel ~30% including domestic and international

We offer

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a growing market
• A highly motivated team, with creative freedom
• Flexible working hours
• Work location can be Mtn States US or Remote in western part of the US
• Individual and practice-oriented training virtually and in our Western European Headquarters

Opportunities for professional development