Physicist Senior - Full Time

Senior Condensed Matter Physicist page is loaded## Senior Condensed Matter Physicistlocations: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR001900**Overview:**Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. Job Description Summary:**As a Senior Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of advanced quantum- and condensed matter-based platforms for highly precise sensing, detection, timing, and measurement systems. Specifically, the candidate is expected to work on quantum solid-state sensing and detection and to conceive, design, model, test, and characterize novel methods for using room-temperature condensed matter structures to outperform conventional detectors. The candidate is expected to have deep fundamental knowledge and experience with optics, electromagnetics, materials, devices, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and/or acoustics. A Senior Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of physics and engineering. Compiles and evaluates design and test data and prepares technical specifications and is responsible for planning and conducting projects or phases of projects.**Job Description:****Duties/Responsibilities** • Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques. • Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects. • Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques. • Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments. • Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts. • Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action. • Independently execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership. • Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. • Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. • Skills/Abilities** • Proficiency in programming language. • Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction. • Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills. **Education** Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or similar. PhD degree preferred. **Experience** 5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelor's degree. 3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a master's degree.**Additional Job Description:**Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires proof of US citizenship.Job Location - City:**Cambridge**Job Location - State:**Massachusetts**Job Location - Postal Code:**02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is$82,300.00 - $205,750.00*Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.* *Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.*Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.