Job Description
The Quantum Device Measurement Scientist will operate cryogenic equipment, develop measurement and control techniques for single spin qubits, and analyze experimental data to advance quantum device performance, collaborating with academic and industrial partners in a cutting-edge research environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a dilution refrigerator for low-noise cryogenic experiments on single spin qubit devices
- Develop measurement techniques and quantum control methods for Loss-DiVincenzo single spin qubits
- Create and maintain software for experimental control, data analysis, and hardware interfacing
- Develop algorithms to automate device tuning and calibration processes
- Analyze experimental results and apply theory and modeling to improve device performance and yield
- Collaborate with team members to enhance experimental infrastructure, control hardware/software, and device designs
- Interface with academic partners to coordinate research efforts
Requirements
- Operate a dilution refrigerator for the purpose of conducting low-noise, cryogenic experiments on microwave-controlled single spin qubit devices.
- Develop the measurement techniques and quantum control methods required to operate Loss-DiVincenzo single spin qubits, including the generation of script level code to support experimental development and data analysis.
- Develop and maintain software to support experimental development and data analysis, including software to control signal generation and measurement hardware.
- Develop algorithmic software techniques to automate device tuning and calibration.
- Analyze results, document and report findings in oral presentations, written reports, and publications.
- Analyze measurement results through the application of relevant theory and modeling to define approaches for further device improvements in performance and/or yield.
- Effectively collaborate with other members of the team to identify and implement improvements to experimental infrastructure, control hardware software, and device designs.
- Interface effectively with staff at academic partner institutions.
- Possess detailed knowledge of modern experimental physics techniques including troubleshooting analog electronics and noise analysis.
- Be familiar with scientific programming for data analysis and hardware interfacing; specific programming language is not critical.
- Have experience in scientific communication through technical presentations and journal publications.
- Proficiency with Python programming.
- Experience with software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration.
- Experience with machine learning will be viewed favorably.
- Hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on quantum devices or technologies.
- Must be able to climb ladders to use elevated test equipment.
- Must be able to work safely in a laboratory environment and be on-site at least four days per week.
- Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods.
- US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $140,700 - $175,900
Bonus benefits
On-site work at least four days per week
Work in a laboratory environment with safety protocols
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