Senior Quantum Scientist - Hands-on AMO Sensor Design

Vector Atomic, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level family health coverage

Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employer 401(k) contributions

20 days of paid time off

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

A leading quantum technology company in California is hiring Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physicists to help build ultraprecise quantum devices for various applications. The position involves prototyping, sensor integration, and performance analysis, requiring a PhD or equivalent experience. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and paid time off. The approximate base salary ranges from $130,000 to $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD in atomic, optical, or quantum physics or equivalent industry experience.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and design optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.
• Sensor integration, bring-up, and optimization; data analysis.
• Analyze and simulate atomic sensor performance in various environments.
• Deploy and demonstrate prototype sensors into real-world environments.

Skills

Atomic clocks and inertial sensors

Atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells

Laser cooling and trapping

Precision spectroscopy

Ultra‑high vacuum (UHV) systems

Narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization

Optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto‑optics, detectors

Analog, digital, and RF electronics

Control systems and instrumentation

Mechanical design

Education

PhD in atomic, optical, or quantum physics

5-8 years of related academic or industry experience

Job description

A leading quantum technology company in California is hiring Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physicists to help build ultraprecise quantum devices for various applications. The position involves prototyping, sensor integration, and performance analysis, requiring a PhD or equivalent experience. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and paid time off. The approximate base salary ranges from $130,000 to $155,000 annually.