Principal Quantum Advanced Characterization Engineer

## About the role * Define and execute advanced characterization experiments using: * Scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM/STS) * Atom probe tomography (APT) * Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) * Extract atomic-scale and electronic structure information relevant to: * Interface quality and disorder * Composition * Defects, and dopant distribution * Electronic states and superconducting properties * Establish and own the structure → properties → device feedback loop, linking nanoscale measurements to qubit-relevant metrics * Lead experimental campaigns at U.S. national laboratories and user facilities (e.g., DOE labs, shared instrumentation centers) * Provide characterization-driven technical direction across materials, fabrication, and device teams * Develop and scale pipelines for high-throughput data acquisition, analysis, and correlation * Build reusable data and knowledge frameworks across characterization methods * Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation) * Ability to work in an "AI-first" environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development ## Requirements * Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment * PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years of experience in advanced characterization or quantum materials R&D * Deep expertise in one or more of: * Experience working with national labs or large-scale user facilities ## What we offer * As stated in the job posting, this position requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet legal requirements of the role. * If the role requires US citizenship, as indicated in the job description, a valid US passport must be provided to verify your citizenship. * If the role requires US Person status, as indicated in the job description, US citizens must provide a valid US passport for verification while lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may complete this verification using green cards or other status documents, as applicable. * These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings. ## About us * (No additional text provided in the source)