Senior Atomic Physicist - Hybrid, Clock & Quantum Sensing

Honeywell Aerospace; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist to lead atomic clock and sensor development. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, engage customers to define needs, and push the technology forward across quantum and optical sensing programs.

Hybrid schedule applies after 90 days, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, experimentation, and leadership in a diverse team environment, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 6+ years of R&D experience in AMO physics, especially atomic clocks.
• Experience in technical leadership and with customers.
• Strong written and oral communication, publications or presentations.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with numerical data analysis, regression and curve fitting.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Creo, SolidWorks and MathCAD; Six Sigma knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Fill a critical role in an atomic clock development program.
• Develop new atomic sensor technology concepts and demonstrate them in devices.
• Engage with customers to define needs and provide technical solutions.
• Grow the technology portfolio and support system performance evaluations.
• Support design reviews, requirements, and related documents.
• Perform simulations, data analysis, and test procedures to verify requirements.
• Communicate technical status to management and external customers.

Skills

R&D experience

Leadership

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Diversity teamwork

Numerical data analysis

Matlab

Creo

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Six Sigma

Cross-functional influence

Decision making under ambiguity

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in physics or applied physics

Tools

Matlab

Creo

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist to lead atomic clock and sensor development. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, engage customers to define needs, and push the technology forward across quantum and optical sensing programs.

Hybrid schedule applies after 90 days, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, experimentation, and leadership in a diverse team environment, with strong communication and