Lead Experimental Physicist (AMO) - 902

We are seeking a Lead Experimental Physicist (AMO) for our Albuquerque, NM location having experience with trapped ion systems to contribute to our cutting-edge R&D efforts aimed at creating a utility-scale trapped-ion quantum computer. This role will focus on microfabricated, photonically integrated surface trap research, and the data we generate will directly inform the designs of our next-generation systems. In addition to being an experienced trapped-ion system experimentalist, you should have experience in technical leadership of teams of scientists and engineers.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, operate, and maintain trapped ion systems and related support infrastructure that employee both free-space optics and integrated photonics for light delivery.
• Lead, develop, and work closely with a team to design, develop, verify, and deploy methods and technologies pushing the frontier of ion-based quantum computers using integrated photonics.
• Help build an ion-trapping lab from the ground up
• Mentor earlier career scientists and engineers
• Communicate results both internally and externally through documentation, publications, and presentations
• Travel expectations of roughly 10%, dependent on business needs.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Ph.D. completed prior to starting
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) in experimental atomic physics
• Minimum 4 years experimental experience (degree inclusive) with trapped-ion systems
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred
• Experience building and leading research projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals related to trapped-ion systems
• Experience programming control systems for data collection and analysis
• A history of highly impactful technical achievements
• Experience with integrated photonic systems
• Strong collaboration skills, including across disciplines
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments and/or data analysis
• Experience with cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum systems