Staff Quantum Sensor Physicist

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the worlds most challenging problems. The company harnesses neutral atom quantum technology to build and integrate quantum computers sensors and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products Infleqtion enables quantum everywhere through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. We are recruiting for a Staff Quantum Sensor Physicist to help translate customer needs into practical architectures and devices for deployable atom-based inertial and gravitational sensors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Participates in and/or leads research and development projects involving atom interferometry atom-based inertial and gravitational sensing cold-atom systems laser systems vacuum systems controls and quantum sensing systems
• Translates customer needs use cases and specifications into practical quantum sensor architectures requirements error budgets trade studies operating concepts and development plans
• Leads or supports development from concept and architecture phases all the way through test operation and eventual deployment
• Develops and maintains physics models simulations calculations and error budgets to guide architecture decisions performance estimates and identification of technical risks
• Evaluates sensor concepts against real-world and deployed-system constraints including sensitivity bandwidth dynamic range SWaP-C environmental robustness manufacturability reliability cost schedule and technical risk
• Works with electrical mechanical software firmware vacuum laser and controls engineering teams to develop requirements guide design trades and convert physics concepts into buildable and operable instrument designs
• Participates in proposal development and customer technical discussions including practical work scope risks system concepts and deployment consideration.
• Communicates project findings and progress to both internal stakeholders and external customers

• PhD in atomic physics optical physics quantum sensing precision measurement or related field
• Practical experience with atom-based inertial and/or gravitational sensors atom interferometry or closely related AMO or precision-measurement hardware
• Strong practical judgment in balancing physics performance against constraints such as reliability operability integration complexity usability cost schedule SWaP-C environmental robustness and technical risk
• Experience designing building integrating testing operating and debugging complex hardware and software systems
• Experience developing models simulations calculations and/or error budgets to inform instrument designs
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams on optical mechanical electrical software firmware vacuum laser controls packaging and instrument-operation challenges
• Professional-level communication skills including the ability to share technical information clearly with technical and non-technical staff leadership and customers
• Ability to travel domestically and potentially internationally up to 10%
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with atom interferometry cold-atom gravimetry gravity gradiometry quantum inertial sensing Bose Einstein condensates or optical lattices
• Experience building testing operating or deploying practical AMO/quantum systems including fieldable sensors transportable instruments or robust laboratory prototypes
• Experience with cold or ultracold atoms Bose-Einstein condensates MOTs optical lattices or related technologies
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs or performance goals into implementable system architectures requirements engineering trades and test approaches
• Experience writing proposals leading technical work serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or technical lead and/or working directly with customers
• 2 years of post-PhD experience in a postdoctoral role quantum-related industry precision measurement or related hardware development environment

NOTE

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations for quantum computing technology. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. We ask that candidates be able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops copiers and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone computer or in-person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements.

TRAVEL

Up to 10% travel may be required.

The targeted salary range for this role is$166000to$256000on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation we offer a generousTotal Rewardsprogram which includes:

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical Dental Vision and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love your gender identity and expression skin color age appearance disability neurodiversity DNA military/veteran status citizenship and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued welcomed and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications performance merits as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

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Required Experience:

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