Staff Scientist - Quantum

Vector Atomic is 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.

Requirements

• PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics, or 8-12 years of related academic or industry experience
• US citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or certain categories of refugees, and asylees
• Effective communication skills
• Hands-on expertise with several of the following: atomic clocks and inertial sensors, atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells, laser cooling and trapping, precision spectroscopy, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization, optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto-optics, detectors, analog, digital, and RF electronics, control systems and instrumentation, mechanical design

Benefits

• Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• 20 days of paid time off / 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Fully stocked kitchen