HRL Laboratories

physical and information science

QuantumCryogenicScientist

$155–198k Malibu, California, United States Regular
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quantum Cryogenic Scientist at HRL Laboratories. Skills: Cryogenic hardware, Quantum devices, Experimental physics. Lead development of cryogenic hardware. support spin qubit devices”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivering transformative technologies; remove limitations; create competitive advantage; transitions the work back to customers; advances the critical missions of its customers; advances critical structural and functional materials; enable precision navigation; quantum technologies; extreme-environment performance; deliver scalable, high-performance solutions

Industry & Context.

physical and information science
Problems you'll solve

technical problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to safely climb ladders, access elevated test equipment, Ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment, adherence to laboratory safety protocols, Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, U. S. Citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance, pre-employment substance abuse testing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ph. D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience, Demonstrated expertise in modern experimental cryogenic physics techniques, troubleshooting of cryogenic/mechanical hardware, analog electronics, low-noise measurement systems, knowledge of thermal modeling and simulation tools, scientific programming for data analysis, instrumentation control, hardware interfacing, Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively, U. S. Citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

What You'll Do.

Lead development of cryogenic hardware

support spin qubit devices

evaluation of environmental control

implementation of environmental control

Lead cryogenic system design

associated measurements

translating system-level requirements

hardware specifications

Develop experimental plans

execute experimental plans

optimize experimental plans

validate cryogenic system performance

support device characterization

Communicate technical concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional engineering team; contributing constructively to technical problem-solving; program execution; cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Communicate technical concepts; experimental results; project status clearly through oral presentations; written reports; scientific publications; communicate complex scientific concepts effectively through technical presentations; peer-reviewed publications

Full Job Description

## Description HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art. HRL Laboratories advances critical structural and functional materials and semiconductor devices that enable precision navigation, quantum technologies and extreme-environment performance. With expertise from design through deployment, we deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our customers’ missions. Our work leverages digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques to meet tomorrow’s toughest challenges. Essential Duties: •    Lead the development of cryogenic hardware to support spin qubit devices, including evaluation and implementation of environmental control requirements. •    Lead cryogenic system design and associated measurements by translating system-level requirements into hardware specifications and test strategies. •    Develop, execute, and optimize experimental plans to validate cryogenic system performance and support device characterization. •    Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional engineering team, contributing constructively to technical problem-solving and program execution. •    Communicate technical concepts, experimental results, and project status clearly through oral presentations, written reports, and scientific publications. Required Qualifications: •    Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electr

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