Technologist III
$123,864–$170,248 year
On-site · Pasadena, California, United States
Job Summary
Technologist III role at JPL in Pasadena leading development of quantum spaceflight instruments within the Optical & Quantum System Engineering Group. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing software, electronics, and optical subsystems for Bose–Einstein condensate-based ultra-cold atom testbeds; conducting research in optical transport and atom interferometry; supporting ultra-cold atom experiments in microgravity and space-grade hardware development; supporting autonomous software for ultra-cold atom experiments; documenting results; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting results at conferences and journals; participating in proposal development. Requires advanced degree(s) with substantial experience in atomic physics, interferometry, and quantum instrumentation; strong communication and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience, or Ph.D. in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Atomic physics technical background
- Experience with atom interferometry systems and research
- Experience with atom interferometry for gravity measurement/sensing
- Demonstrated success in performing atomic physics research
- Ability to design, plan, and assemble cold atom and atom interferometry laboratory systems and testbeds
- Familiarity/understanding of the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG) instrument architecture
- Track record of innovation in quantum physics with peer-reviewed publications and/or successful instrument delivery
- Experience with operation, characterization, and/or study of atom interferometry, stabilized laser systems, ultra-high vacuum systems, laser cooling of atoms, and quantum gravity gradiometry
- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Desire to learn how to develop, propose, win, and execute long-term R&D plans related to advancing space-based quantum systems
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