Quantum Theorist, Atomic Physics Focus Atom Computing, Inc.Quantum Theorist, Atomic Physics FocusBoulder, CO$160,000–$185,000 / yearCollaborate with Experimentalists, Quantum Engineers, Error Correction Theorists, and AMO Theorists to model experimental results, develop noise models for quantum hardware, and contribute to the design of neutral-atom quantum computers. In this role, you'll be working directly with other theorists and experimentalists to model our quantum computers, improve calibration routines, characterize machine performance, and propose methods for their overall advancement.
Adjunct Faculty: Astronomy & Physics Aims Community CollegeAdjunct Faculty: Astronomy & PhysicsFort Lupton, COMinimum Qualifications: Master's degree in in astronomy, physics, astrophysics or engineering, or a closely related discipline (master's degree must show at least 12 credits in content-specific graduate level courses) OR master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in astronomy and/or physics. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.
Affiliate Faculty, Physics (Labs) Regis UniversityAffiliate Faculty, Physics (Labs)Denver, COJob Summary: The Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics Department is seeking affiliate faculty to teach in-person astronomy and physics laboratory courses, including: AS 251 Principles of Astronomy Lab. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide instruction and facilitate active problem-solving in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with Department course coordination policies.
Head of Diagnostics Physics Xcimer EnergyHead of Diagnostics PhysicsDenver, COA key objective is to deeply understand program-defined diagnostic requirements across all subsystems of a fusion power plant: constraints, schedules, tradeoffs, alternative solutions, and derisking experiments, and to build and lead a world-class experimental science organization capable of meeting these needs while continuously evaluating emerging technologies for rapid integration. Responsibilities include developing next generation imaging and spectroscopy concepts, validating technologies through experimental work, maturing promising approaches from academia and national laboratories, and ensuring that cutting edge diagnostics translate into accurate models, reliable measurements, and actionable design guidance for future fusion systems.
Medical Physics Therapy Resident AdventHealthMedical Physics Therapy ResidentParker, CO$50,835.71–$94,545.54 / yearPerforms clinical training activities under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist, including monthly, daily, and annual QA, machine commissioning, treatment planning, dosimetry, and chart checking. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.
Post-Doctoral Researcher - Quantum Sensing For Fundamental Physics Colorado School of MinesPost-Doctoral Researcher - Quantum Sensing For Fundamental PhysicsGolden, CO$60,000–$70,000 / yearCommunity Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few. All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Physics-Based Engineering Modeling and Validation for Drone Swarm Applications National Laboratory of the RockiesPostdoctoral Researcher - Physics-Based Engineering Modeling and Validation for Drone Swarm ApplicationsBoulder, Colorado$76,600–$126,400 / yearJob Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400 NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. The researcher will adopt physics-based engineering tools previously developed for wind turbine and wind-farm tools applications (e.g., OpenFAST and FAST.Farm) to drone swarm applications, including individual drone aero-servo-elastics and drone-wake/downwash interaction.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Physics-Based Engineering Modeling And Validation For Drone Swarm Applications National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)Postdoctoral Researcher - Physics-Based Engineering Modeling And Validation For Drone Swarm ApplicationsBoulder, CO$76,600–$126,400 / yearThe researcher will adopt physics-based engineering tools previously developed for wind turbine and wind-farm tools applications (e.g., OpenFAST and FAST.Farm) to drone swarm applications, including individual drone aero-servo-elastics and drone-wake/downwash interaction. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NLR's main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons Campus sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.
Physics Teacher (2026-2027) [Immediate Start] DSST Public SchoolsPhysics Teacher (2026-2027) [Immediate Start]Denver, ColoradoTrack and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency. Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
Applied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (QRF) InfleqtionApplied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (QRF)Louisville, CO$145,000–$170,000Demonstrated hands-on experience personally building, aligning, operating, and troubleshooting complex experimental apparatus that integrates two or more of the following: lasers or optics, electronics, RF or microwave hardware, thermal or mechanical hardware, and software or controls. Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field plus at least four years of relevant hands-on experimental experience; a master’s degree plus at least two years; or a PhD with directly relevant experimental research.
NewStaff Quantum Sensor Physicist InfleqtionStaff Quantum Sensor PhysicistBoulder, COWorks with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, vacuum, laser, and controls engineering teams to develop requirements, guide design trades, and convert physics concepts into buildable and operable instrument designs. Participates in and/or leads research and development projects involving atom interferometry, atom-based inertial and gravitational sensing, cold-atom systems, laser systems, vacuum systems, controls, and quantum sensing systems.
Laser Plasma Interaction Computational Physicist Xcimer Energy IncLaser Plasma Interaction Computational PhysicistDenver, CO$170,000–$210,000 / yearImplement and validate core physics models including collisional plasma kinetics, paraxial laser propagation, stimulated Raman scattering (SRS), stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS), filamentation, and cross-beam energy transfer (CBET). Collaborate cross-functionally with laser architecture, gas optics, radiation hydrodynamics, experimental physics, and other engineering teams to prioritize simulation efforts and integrate modeling outputs into broader system development activities.
Software Engineer InfleqtionSoftware EngineerLouisville, COIn this role, you’ll work across the stack—from low-level embedded Rust and gateware integration to higher-level Rust application interfaces, with exposure to frontend technologies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including hardware engineers, physicists, and software developers—to deliver fully integrated product solutions.
NewSenior Atomic Clock Research Physicist U.S. Department of CommerceSenior Atomic Clock Research PhysicistBoulder, CO$118,675–$182,316 / yearAn accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education\''s website. NIST\''s Time & Frequency Division is hiring a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist to lead cutting-edge research on chip-scale optical clocks, microfabricated frequency references, and compact atomic sensor technologies.
Optical Physicist Atom ComputingOptical PhysicistBoulder, CO$160,000–$185,000 / yearAt Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experimental physicists, quantum theorists, optical engineers, and hardware and software engineers to integrate new technologies into our quantum computers.
Atomic Physicist for Ion Trapping & Integrated Photonics - 721 Quantinuum LLCAtomic Physicist for Ion Trapping & Integrated Photonics - 721Broomfield, CO$132,000–$165,000 / yearOur team is developing integrated photonics technologies that will enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future 1,000,000-qubit Lumos system (Quantinuum system roadmap). Take and communicate trapped-ion data to inform decisions on Apollo and Lumos system architecture, photonics design, fabrication techniques, and the performance of next-generation quantum computers.
Optical Physicist Atom Computing, Inc.Optical PhysicistBoulder, CO$160,000–$185,000 / yearWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs.
Lead Experimental Physicist Xcimer Energy IncLead Experimental PhysicistDenver, CO$200,000–$225,000 / yearYou will work closely with scientists, engineers, technicians, shot directors, and leadership, serving as the technical driver for assigned experimental programs. Rapidly learn and develop deep understanding of complex experimental platforms, including lasers, diagnostics, and supporting subsystems.
NewApplied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (Qss) InfleqtionApplied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (Qss)Louisville, CO$145,000–$170,000 / yearDemonstrated hands-on experience personally building, aligning, operating, and troubleshooting complex experimental apparatus that integrates two or more of the following: lasers or optics, electronics, RF or microwave hardware, thermal or mechanical hardware, and software or controls. Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field plus at least four years of relevant hands-on experimental experience; a master’s degree plus at least two years; or a PhD with directly relevant experimental research.
NewApplied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (Qrf) InfleqtionApplied Physicist - Quantum RF Sensing (Qrf)Louisville, CO$145,000–$170,000 / yearDemonstrated hands-on experience personally building, aligning, operating, and troubleshooting complex experimental apparatus that integrates two or more of the following: lasers or optics, electronics, RF or microwave hardware, thermal or mechanical hardware, and software or controls. Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field plus at least four years of relevant hands-on experimental experience; a master’s degree plus at least two years; or a PhD with directly relevant experimental research.