Senior Atomic Physicist: Quantum Clocks & Sensing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life_ins

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist to lead development of atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to turn concepts into practical devices and deliver high-impact sensing technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. The position requires 6+ years in AMO physics with leadership experience; strong communication and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of R&D in AMO physics, especially atomic clocks.
• Experience in technical leadership and with customers.
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead diverse teams.
• Experience with numerical data analysis and regression.

Responsibilities

• Fill a critical role in an atomic clock development program.
• Develop new atomic sensor concepts and demonstrate them in devices.
• Engage with customers to define needs and apply solutions through analysis and experimentation.
• Support design reviews and system documents (requirements, interfaces).
• Perform simulations, data analysis, and verification against requirements.
• Communicate status to managers, senior staff, and customers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

PhD in physics or applied physics (valued)

Tools

Matlab

Creo

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist to lead development of atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to turn concepts into practical devices and deliver high-impact sensing technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. The position requires 6+ years in AMO physics with leadership experience; strong communication and data-analysis skills are essential.