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Senior Quantum Cryogenic Physicist

General Description:

We are seeking a motivated cryogenic physicist who has technical excellence, communication, and mentoring skills to support the development of cryogenic hardware supporting spin qubit device testing and associated environmental requirements.  The Environmental Control System Division is an integrated product team of mechanical, electrical, production, integration engineers, and physicists all working together to design and build advanced cryogenic test systems in support of HRL’s world-leading silicon quantum dot technologies.   


Essential Duties:

The individual is expected to lead cryogenic design and associated cryogenic measurements by understanding all quantum system requirements and how they translate to hardware requirements.   If requirements are unknown, the individual is expected to have competency in developing a plan that is inclusive of modeling, experimental verification and analysis.  The individual is expected to work well with a dynamic integrated engineering team and collaborate with others in a constructive manner.  Individual is expected to have experience in technical communication through oral presentations to upper management and through written reports/journal publications.


Required Skills:

Detailed knowledge of modern experimental cryogenic physics techniques that includes experience with various cryogenic systems, specifically dilution refrigeration systems.

Experience in troubleshooting associated cryogenic hardware issues through sensitive experimental techniques (e.g. noise analysis) and or modeling/data analysis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and have willingness to mentor.

At least 5 years of technical experience in providing/leading contributions on several research projects

Experience with analytical and thermal modeling analysis.

Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.


Required Education:

PhD degree in Physics or Applied Physics, or closely related discipline with at least 8 years of industry experience.


Special Requirements:

US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $163,150 - $209,088 + bonus + benefits.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 


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