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Draper · 2 days ago

Quantum Physicist Engineer (from Experienced to Expert)

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $238K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking an experienced Hardware Physics Engineer who will design, develop, modify, and test hardware while working at the intersection of physics and engineering.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques

Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements

Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects

Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques

May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members

Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments

Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts

Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action

Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships

Independently execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership

Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance

Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements

Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Quantum sensorsOptical engineeringElectrical engineeringProgramming proficiencyData analysisProject planningTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsOral presentation

Required

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or similar

5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelor's degree

3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a master's degree

Proficiency in programming language

Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction

Demonstrated consistency, accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities

Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements

Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

PhD degree preferred

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees