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Quantum Physicist Jobs in the United States

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Laurel, MD20 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to the development and evaluation of quantum error correcting codes (QECCs), working closely with theorists and experimentalists to bridge knowledge gaps and address practical limitations of quantum error correction on current and future hardware platforms. You will join our hardworking team of quantum scientists who are passionate about building new and exciting solutions to expand the state-of-the-art in quantum science.

Boston, MA30+ days ago

Qunett is hiring an Experimental Quantum Physicist to advance the frontier of solid-state quantum memory based on group-IV color centers in diamond — with a focus on the electron-nuclear spin register and spin-optical interface that make these systems uniquely suited for real-world quantum networking. Hands-on experimental experience with one or more quantum platforms, including solid-state spin defects, semiconductor spin systems, rare-earth ion ensembles or single ions, trapped ions, neutral atoms, or related systems.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$115,000–$165,000

We encourage applications from experimental physicists with expertise in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics, particularly those with experience in the coherent control of quantum systems such as ultracold atoms, trapped ions, and diamond NV centers. Ability to work both autonomously—taking high-level goals as input to develop and execute an optimal plan while gathering necessary resources—and collaboratively, by soliciting and incorporating input from colleagues.

Los Alamos, NM30+ days ago

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group within T-Division conducts diverse research across a variety of topics including fusion science, space plasma science, astrophysics, numerical analysis, machine learning, computational imaging, optimization, artificial intelligence, environmental sciences, and the modeling of critical infrastructure (gas pipelines and electrical grids).

Brooklyn Park, MN30+ days ago

$160,000–$200,000 Per Year

WE VALUE: • A history of highly impactful technical achievements • Experience leading large, multi-team technical efforts • Experience working with quantum computing hardware, including experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis • Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments • Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing • Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research. YOU MUST HAVE: • PhD completed prior to starting • Minimum 11+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, experimental cold atom, or experimental trapped ion physics • 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.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. We are seeking dedicated individuals to perform purposeful research and development toward building new capabilities to ensure the resilience, safety, and security across a range of military and intelligence community systems.

Cambridge, MA30 days ago

Ideal candidates will possess a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Experimental Physics, Optical Physics, Atomic Physics (Advanced Instrumentation, Signal to noise optimization), Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on research experience. Experience in quantum optics and atomic physics, such as laser-matter interactions, single-molecule imaging, precision measurement techniques, advanced detection systems, or atomic-scale instrumentation (preferred).

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Support ongoing programs in quantum information science by making immediate contributions to efforts that are looking to implement quantum characterization, control, and error protection strategies in qubit systems. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

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Redmond, WA1 day ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Preferred Qualifications** + 10+ years of industry experience in analog or mixed-signal design delivering complex systems, including 4+ years designing, simulating, and laying out CMOS analog circuits + Deep experience with analog and mixed-signal Electronic Design Automation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso) and proficiency with scripting/programming languages and Linux-based development environments + Experience designing analog building blocks such as Analog-to-Digital Converters, Digital-to-Analog Converters, Phase-Locked Loops, and Radio Frequency components + Familiarity with digital design and verification languages (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog) and signal integrity considerations in high-performance systems + Experience with cryogenic circuit design, low-temperature measurements, semiconductor behavior at cryogenic temperatures, and quantum device interfaces, including hands-on ASIC bring-up, characterization, and lab validation with system-level hardware + Strong communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills, with a track record of technical publications or internal reporting and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced research environments \#Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers? **Responsibilities** + Design and develop CMOS analog circuits and functional blocks for quantum control applications + Contribute to the architecture and specification of Cryo-CMOS subsystems in collaboration with system and hardware teams + Perform simulation verification of full-custom analog and mixed-signal designs + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system-level tradeoffs across analog, digital, and cryogenic domains + Support bring-up and characterization of ASICs, including integration with system-level control hardware + Document designs, results, and methodologies to enable reproducibility, knowledge sharing, and downstream integration + Contribute to technical publications and internal reports as appropriate + Other + Embody our? culture ?and? values.

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New York, NY1 day ago

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may: Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows; Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks); Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics; Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice; Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers. Ideally, contributors will have: Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields; 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable; Experience with numerical simulation methods; Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows; Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas; Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques; Strong written English (C1+).

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Dallas, TX2 days ago

Ideally, contributors will have: Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields; Python proficiency for numerical validation. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

This role will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining quantum compilation software alongside considerable involvement in co-design efforts that span the full quantum stack, including applications, algorithms, hardware and control. Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation, similar to work described in https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.05157 and https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13247 .

Boulder, CO30+ days ago

If you’re an engineer, physicist, systems integrator, or business development professional who is excited about quantum sensing, photonics, hardware commercialization, or deep-tech startups, we’d love to learn more about you. Mesa Quantum is building chip-scale quantum sensing systems to enable resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and next-generation sensing for real-world applications.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

$150,000–$180,000

We're hiring driven Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physicists to play a key role in building ultraprecise quantum devices for autonomous navigation, high-bandwidth satellite communications, and geophysical exploration. To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

$130,000–$155,000

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

$175,000–$215,000

Redmond, WA20 days ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Other: + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** **Required qualifications:** + Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR equivalent experience. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications:** + Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 8+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems + OR equivalent experience.

Redmond, WA11 days ago

$100,600–$199,000 Per Year

Other:** + Embody our Culture (https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/sites/Culture) and Values (https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/sites/Values) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field + OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR equivalent experience. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

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Lexington, MAToday

$100,200–$120,000 Per Year

The candidate will contribute to building optical testbeds and sensing prototypes; integrating optical, RF/microwave, electronic, mechanical, and cryogenic subsystems; developing measurement control software and data analysis pipelines; performing precision measurements; and assisting in optimizing sensor performance in alignment with application and system-level requirements. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.

New York, New York30+ days ago

Remote

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.

New York, New York30 days ago

Remote

Boston, MA30+ days ago

Remote

$180,000–$245,000 Per Year

In this senior role, you will blend hands-on research with technical leadership, setting scientific direction, representing Riverlane to external partners at the highest technical level, and – when opportunities arise – building and mentoring a small research team. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality.

Boston, MA30+ days ago

$145,000–$240,000 Per Year

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world's leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. This world-class, highly collaborative team brings together mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers, working side by side on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge research projects.

Upton, NY30+ days ago

$78,000–$100,000 Per Year

BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events. As one of the newest, most advanced synchrotron light sources in the world, the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) enables its growing research community to study materials with nanoscale resolution and exquisite sensitivity by providing cutting-edge capabilities.

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Redmond, WA6 days ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Qualifications** **Required/minimum qualifications** + Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position + OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR equivalent experience. You will collaborate with leading physicists, quantum theorists, quantum experimentalists, research engineers, systems engineers, technical program managers, supply chain experts, cloud architects, and external partners to accelerate the scale-up of topological qubits and quantum systems that unlock unprecedented scientific and business value.

Rome, NY30+ days ago

$75,000–$150,000 Per Year

The day-to-day activities of DARPA's QBI team include performing tasks to identify, select, capture, evaluate, and document the metrics and approaches that DARPA's commercial Performers are developing and applying to build fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers (USQC). This position will work closely with DARPA's cross-organizational Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) AFRL team to review, validate, and document approaches enabling revolutionary advances in design, engineering, testing, and evaluation in the domain of fault-tolerant quantum computing and exploring computational workflows that include quantum computing procedures.

Utica, NY30+ days ago

$75,000–$150,000 Per Year

These positions will work closely with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s cross-organizational Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) team to review, validate, and document approaches enabling revolutionary advances in design, engineering, testing, and evaluation in the domain of fault-tolerant quantum computing and exploring computational workflows that include quantum computing procedures. The day-to-day activities of DARPA's QBI team include performing tasks to identify, select, capture, evaluate, and document the metrics and approaches that DARPA's commercial Performers are developing and applying to build fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers (USQC).

Redmond, WA21 days ago

$139,900–$274,800 Per Year

You will collaborate with leading physicists, quantum theorists, quantum experimentalists, research engineers, systems engineers, technical program managers, supply chain experts, cloud architects, and external partners to accelerate the scale-up of topological qubits and quantum systems that unlock unprecedented scientific and business value. + **Other** : + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields + OR equivalent experience.

Redmond, WA21 days ago

$139,900–$274,800 Per Year

Additional / Preferred Qualifications** + 10+ years of experience owning and managing multi-year, highly complex hardware and firmware product portfolios involving deep-tech or first-of-a-kind technologies, including board bring-up, System-on-Chip (SoC) bring-up, BIOS and driver development, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), quantum systems, advanced chip packaging, cryoelectronics, or other high-reliability hardware. + **Other** : + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in quantum information, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, hardware systems, engineering, or related technical fields + OR equivalent experience + 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Redmond, WA7 days ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Preferred qualifications** + Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position + OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment + OR equivalent experience + 5+ years of experience in device physics, foundry design collateral, process qualification, broad fabrication process experience, device reliability, statistical analysis, yield improvement, and physical failure analysis techniques. + Digital design knowledge in floor planning, Static Timing Analysis (STA); taking Register Transfer Level (RTL) to Graphic Data System (GDS) and optimize for Power Performance Area (PPA) + Knowledgeable in: + Coding using various languages including but not limited to Python, Java and C++ Leveraging and designing/optimizing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) + Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) techniques 9+ years of related technical engineering experience with a BSEE equivalent or higher in Electrical Engineering, Material Science or related field.

Louisville, CO30+ days ago

In 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.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Remote

€72,000

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. If you would consider it would be fun to create a hybrid Vector/Graph index that beats the state of the art on a RAG benchmark, to deliver a working AI pipeline to a client in a critical industry, or to pre-process datasets in a way which would boost LLM accuracy in inference & training - this is the job for you!

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Remote

€100,000

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. The company is backed by leading investors and advisors, including Lukasz Kaiser, co-author of the Transformer (“the T” in ChatGPT) and a key researcher behind OpenAI’s reasoning models.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Goeff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. You’ll work closely with Pathway’s go-to-market team and research engineers to translate BDH’s core capabilities—continuous learning, efficiency, interpretability—into scalable reference architectures across our client base.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Remote

€100,000

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. You have significantly contributed to an LLM training effort which became newsworthy (topped a Hugging Face benchmark, best in class model, etc.), preferably using multiple GPU's.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. The company is backed by leading investors and advisors, including Lukasz Kaiser, co-author of the Transformer (“the T” in ChatGPT) and a key researcher behind OpenAI’s reasoning models.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. We are seeking highly driven Brand Marketing & PR interns with an outstanding track record in communications, storytelling, branding, media or community-building.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Remote

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. The company is backed by leading investors and advisors, including Lukasz Kaiser, co-author of the Transformer (“the T” in ChatGPT) and a key researcher behind OpenAI’s reasoning models.

Palo Alto, CA30+ days ago

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. The company is backed by leading investors and advisors, including Lukasz Kaiser, co-author of the Transformer (“the T” in ChatGPT) and a key researcher behind OpenAI’s reasoning models.

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Palo Alto, CA2 days ago

Pathway is led by co-founder & CEO Zuzanna Stamirowska, a complexity scientist who created a team consisting of AI pioneers, including CTO Jan Chorowski who was the first person to apply Attention to speech and worked with Nobel laureate Geoff Hinton at Google Brain, as well as CSO Adrian Kosowski, a leading computer scientist and quantum physicist who obtained his PhD at the age of 20. The company is backed by leading investors and advisors, including Lukasz Kaiser, co-author of the Transformer (“the T” in ChatGPT) and a key researcher behind OpenAI's reasoning models.

Boulder, CO30+ days ago

This role works closely with software engineers, embedded systems engineers, and physicists to accelerate technology development by building and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and tooling that underpin our systems. We’re looking for engineers who are comfortable operating in uncertainty, who enjoy solving concrete problems, and who can help evolve systems from early solutions into robust, production-quality platforms over time.

Louisville, CO30+ days ago

Capability of working with both a high degree of autonomy (taking high level goal as an input to discover and execute an optimal plan, gathering required resources to achieve the goal) and collaboratively (soliciting and incorporating input from colleagues as necessary)  . This individual will join the Emerging Tech Team and work closely with physicists and hardware engineers to develop control system code, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines.

Boulder, CO21 days ago

Within Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help develop the electronics that power next‑generation neutral‑atom quantum computing platforms. You will work directly with engineers and physicists to design small PCBs, build prototype electronics, debug experimental systems, and support hardware bring-up.

Louisville, CO21 days ago

Using high-fidelity opto-mechanical simulations and executing on experimental strategies to characterize optical stability, drift, noise sources, and scaling limits, ranging from back-of-the-envelope calculations to detailed finite element analysis (FEA) encompassing tolerance stack-ups, thermal behavior, structural stiffness, and vibration sensitivity. Executing on defined mechanical design and integration of precision components and assemblies supporting lasers, optics, vacuum-integrated components, state-of-the-art sensors (SPAD, EMCCD, sCMOS), high-speed photodetectors, DMDs, SLMs, AODs, EOMs, metasurface-based optics, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

Louisville, CO14 days ago

The engineer will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for developing RF test environments, designing and characterizing EM structures, contributing to LO and signal-chain architecture, and translating experimental results into clear technical direction and measurable system performance. Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers, RF test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation.

Louisville, CO14 days ago

In this role, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of software engineers, opto-mechanical engineers, and physicists to develop unique control algorithms and complex data processing tools. Develop programmable logic and low-level CPU interfaces to control integrated systems and peripherals including quantum sensors, magnetic field controllers, and lasers .

Hoboken, NJ9 days ago

As an RF/Systems Engineer you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and applying novel and advanced physical effects in the fields of photonics, quantum sensing, and beyond to the practical missions of RF communications and signal intelligence to provide new strategic capabilities for the warfighter. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimentation and the scientific method, having designed and carried out experiments and test plans, as well as a strong background in RF and electromagnetic theory, simulation, and correlating theoretical and simulated predictions with experimentally measured results.

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Bellingham, WA6 days ago

$70,000–$75,000 Per Year

D. at time of application in physics or a closely related field + Record of significant scholarly accomplishment in physics or a closely related field + Potential for establishing an active, independent, and sustainable research program that engages undergraduates at a regional public primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) + Demonstrated experience in or potential for effective teaching of the physics undergraduate curriculum at both the upper- and lower-division + Demonstrated commitment to and potential for cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse identities and backgrounds Preferred Qualifications Preferred: + Post-doctoral research experience or equivalent + Demonstrated commitment to and potential for the use of student-centered teaching approaches + Experience in, or potential for, teaching upper division courses in experimental methods, quantum mechanics, or astrophysics. Required Supplemental Materials Applications must include (1) a cover letter describing the ways in which the applicant's background addresses the required and preferred qualifications, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy and relevant experience, (3) a statement outlining proposed research plans, specifically addressing plans for undergraduate involvement, and including a brief overview outlining resources needed to develop and sustain the proposed research program at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), (4) a statement that addresses how your cultural, experiential, and/or academic background has prepared you to support the success of students with backgrounds or identities that are underrepresented in STEM fields as well as your commitment to these issues, and (5) a full curriculum vitae including the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Have implemented advanced optimization algorithms (e.g., inverse design, adjoint optimization, machine learning-driven design) or developed custom numerical methods (e.g., PDE solvers). Your primary responsibility will be to develop and apply computational models and simulations to design novel electromagnetic devices—including RF/optical metasurfaces, integrated photonics, and quantum computing hardware.

Watertown, MA20 days ago

Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips. You’ll work closely with our founders and technical leadership to translate what we’re building into clear, compelling stories that make VPs of Engineering realize they are living in the past.

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Quantum Physicist Jobs in the United States

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Quantum Error Correction ScientistJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Experimental Quantum PhysicistQunett

Quantum PhysicistInfleqtion

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing for Quantum Scattering in PlasmasLos Alamos National Laboratory

Lead AMO Hardware Physicist - 649Quantinuum

2026 PhD Graduate - Applied Quantum Computing EngineerJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Scientist: Senior Quantum Optics, Atomic Physics ScientistNanobiosym

Experimental Quantum ScientistJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Senior Quantum Engineer - Cryo-CMOS Analog Circuit DesignMicrosoft Corporation

Research Physicist - Freelance AI TrainerMindrift

Research Physicist with Python Experience - Freelance AI TrainerMindrift

Quantum Software EngineerInfleqtion

General Interest Application - Join the Mesa Quantum Talent NetworkMesa Quantum Systems

Staff Scientist - QuantumVector Atomic

Senior Scientist - QuantumVector Atomic

Senior Staff Scientist - QuantumVector Atomic

Quantum Error Correction Software EngineerMicrosoft Corporation

Quantum Systems Software Engineer IIMicrosoft Corporation

G98: Assistant Staff Quantum Science and EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Senior PhysicistMercor

Research PhysicistMercor

Principal Investigator, Quantum Error CorrectionRiverlane

Lead Quantum Error Correction ResearcherRiverlane

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Quantum X-ray ImagingBrookhaven National Laboratory

Senior Quantum Design Verification EngineerMicrosoft Corporation

Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Systems EngineerTechnergetics

Quantum Benchmarking Initiative ResearcherTechnergetics

Principal Technical Program Manager - QuantumMicrosoft Corporation

Principal Technical Program Manager (Quantum Hardware and Firmware Systems)Microsoft Corporation

Senior Quantum Foundry Technologist & Library SpecialistMicrosoft Corporation

Software EngineerInfleqtion

R&D AI Software Engineer / End-to-End Machine Learning Engineer / RAG and LLMPathway

Machine Learning Researcher / Engineer (Foundational Models)Pathway

Solutions Architect - EnterprisePathway

AI Benchmark & Datasets Engineer / ResearcherPathway

AI Benchmark & Datasets Engineer/ Researcher InternshipPathway

Brand Marketing & PR InternshipPathway

Spontaneous ApplicationPathway

Pre-Sales EngineerPathway

AI Benchmark & Datasets Engineer/ Researcher InternshipPathway Vet Alliance

DevOps EngineerInfleqtion

Senior Embedded Software EngineerInfleqtion

Associate Electrical EngineerInfleqtion

Senior Opto-Mechanical EngineerInfleqtion

RF / Electromagnetics EngineerInfleqtion

Senior Embedded Systems EngineerInfleqtion

RF Systems EngineerQUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.

Assistant Professor - Physics and AstronomyWestern Washington University

Electromagnetic Computational ScientistJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Head of Public Relations & CommunicationsFlexcompute Inc.

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