Senior/Principal Physics - Atomic-Optical Sensing Quantum Physicist, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an AMO Quantum Physicist to join our dynamic Atomic Optical Sensing team.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Plan, conceive, and conduct research and development for Sandia customers and sponsors using AMO (Atomic, Molecular, and/or Optical) platforms for quantum-computing research, quantum-sensor development, and/or micro- and nano-fabricated devices.

• Design devices that utilize the quantum physics of atomic, molecular, and/or optical (AMO) phenomena.

• Develop the theoretical modeling and simulation capability to understand the performance of these devices.

• Undertake urgent development, publication, and technology transfer of solutions, products, ideas, or technology.

• Team with other subject matter experts across Sandia to enable cross-cutting, impactful discoveries in atomic/optical physics or other disciplines.

• Interact with customers, inform roadmaps and strategies, and develop new programs in quantum sensing and quantum computing.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$114,000 - $227,500

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• PhD in Physics or a relevant STEM field

• Experimental experience with one (1) or more of the following topics:

• neutral atom or trapped ion quantum computing

• entangling controls of cold atom and trapped ion systems

• transferring quantum information

• quantum sensors using entangled atoms or ions

• photonic devices integrated in AMO experiments

• ultra stable, ultra-low noise laser systems

• building and characterizing ultra-high vacuum systems

• developing experimental control systems, including designing custom electronics and software, e.g., MATLAB, LabView, Python, etc.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Atomic physics theory and modeling capabilities

• Quantum information science theory and modeling capabilities

• Proven record of research, proposal development, publications, and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Two (2) or more years of experience leading research projects

• A track record of successful execution of challenging, original research-and-development projects, including project planning, updates to the committee or sponsor, and delivering results on time

• Demonstrated ability to write winning research proposals as principal investigator with a team of collaborators

• Demonstrated teamwork skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Experience with artificial intelligence methods applied to experimental design, execution, and data analysis

About Our Team:

The AO Sensing and EC Engineering Department (5228) leverages a diverse capability set to provide science and technology products to enhance Sandia's national security missions. The department includes a broad set of expertise including atomic physics, micro-optics, and electrochemistry and electroforming. As part of the Microsystems Engineering Sciences and Applications (MESA) facility, we provide solutions including atomic physics based sensors; atom and ion trapping devices and systems; integration of micro-optical components and photonic integrated circuits (PICs); and novel electrochemical materials processes. In addition to work for internal Sandia organizations, we have an established record of successful engagement with external customers.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695006

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F