Staff Experimental Scientist
Core
Design, assemble, troubleshoot, and ruggedize complex experimental prototypes for atom-interferometry-based quantum gravimeters to enable field deployment on vehicles and platforms.
Role type
Staff Experimental Scientist (Hardware & Prototyping)
Builds
Field-deployable quantum sensing hardware and prototypes
Domain
Quantum sensing, atomic physics, precision metrology, hardware engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex system design, hardware troubleshooting, optical/mechanical/electrical system integration, prototype ruggedization, field deployment, cross-functional collaboration (via careerplan.io/jobs/d7b4e6c5-8d8a-4aa8-b42b-591f958ce79c-staff-experimental-scientist-at-q-ctrl)
Preferred skills
Laser systems, vacuum systems, cold atoms, precision measurement, Python programming, academic/industrial R&D experience
Technologies
Python, optical systems, vacuum systems, cold atom systems
Responsibilities
Design and assemble complex experimental prototypes for field trials; Diagnose and fix mechanical, optical, and electronics hardware issues in lab and field; Deploy new sensing techniques and control schemes onto prototypes; Partner with scientists and engineers to iteratively improve hardware concepts; Participate in field trial delivery including travel to locations
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact
