Associate Staff Quantum Science and Engineering

The Advanced Quantum Technologies Group seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, curious, and driven physicist, applied physicist, or electrical engineer with hands-on laboratory experience. The successful candidate will join a close-knit, dynamic team pushing the forefront of quantum sensing, with emphasis on solid-state spin-based sensors and their integration into practical systems. As an active participant in cutting-edge research and development, the candidate can expect to face novel physics and engineering problems that require creative solutions daily. This position involves working at the forefront of quantum technology to develop quantum sensing and imaging systems and the applications for these systems.\n, * Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field\n

• Basic laboratory experience (e.g., familiarity with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, analog circuits)\n
• Comfort with fundamental physical concepts and rigorous analytical analysis\n
• Experience in self-directed and group technical projects and research endeavors\n
• Experience using MATLAB and/or Mathematica\n
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team\n, * Laser and optics experience\n
• RF, microwave, or analog circuit design\n
• Familiarity with spin systems, magnetometry, or solid-state defect centers\n
• Coursework or research experience in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics or solid-state physics\n
• Scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB, LabView, Mathematica, etc.)\n
• Experience with signal processing, image reconstruction, or sensor data analysis\n
• CAD design (e.g. SolidWorks)\n
• Embedded systems programming\n
• Familiarity with cryogenic, vacuum, or field-deployable instrumentation systems\n

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400-$140,000\n Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400-$182,200\n \n \nDisclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.\n \n At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: \n \n \n \n

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans\n
• MIT-funded pension\n
• Matching 401K\n
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)\n
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs\n
• Mentorship programs\n
• A range of work-life balance options\n
• … and much more! \n

\n Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.\n \n Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.\n \n