Superconducting Research Engineer

Position: Superconducting Quantum Researcher  

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Opportunity Overview: 

Do you want to contribute to developing quantum technology, the next paradigm of computing and communication? Is learning a life-long pursuit for you? Traditional corporate culture (no sea of office cubicles here) not really your thing? Then this may be the place for you. Our Quantum Researchers work with teammates in the Mohawk Valley and across the country to deliver cutting-edge products to our customers. As a Superconducting Quantum Researcher, you will work with peers and mentors to learn and evolve as a task master and leader. Get fired up to join and remain fired up to perform!!  

Position Details  

Salary Range: $80,000-$115,000 annually. This is a full-time exempt position.  

This is an on-site, full-time position in Rome, NY, with work performed at AFRL and the Innovare Advancement Center at the Rome Griffiss Institute campus. Candidates must be located, or re-locate, within a commutable distance to Rome, NY.  

Due to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.  

Responsibilities and Duties   

This role will perform research and development of superconducting quantum circuits to advance state-of-the art quantum networking and computing with a focus on quantum transduction and heterogeneous networking. The ideal candidate will: 

• Setup and conduct experiments to characterize superconducting quantum devices using advanced laboratory equipment including dilution refrigerators, vector network analyzers, and RF signal generators

• Conduct amplitude and phase response measurements as functions of microwave frequency including characterizing S-parameters and resonant frequencies

• Implement and analyze one- and two-qubit gate operations on superconducting circuit devices

• Conduct independent and team-based research to design and model superconducting circuit components including transmons and SQUIDs 

• Conduct independent and team-based research to design and model piezoelectric, optomechanical and other microwave-to-optical quantum transducers 

• Create models and run simulations to determine and optimize superconducting device performance with Multiphysics tools or finite-difference time-domain algorithms 

• Collaborate in writing technical proposals for future contracts 

• Prepare technical reports to present their research findings 

Education and Certifications:   

This project requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in physics, applied physics, or closely related technical field.  

Required Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience working with superconducting quantum devices as part of Ph.D. program or equivalent industry experience 

• Experience in designing and testing superconducting quantum systems 

• Experience in data acquisition and analysis such as evaluating S-parameters and resonant frequencies of microwave circuit components

• Experience with cryogenics, low-temperature physics, and RF control systems 

• Experience in scientific writing, specifically for technical reports and contract proposals with broad audiences of technical engineers and scientists   

• Highly driven and ability to work independently 

• Great at communicating complex ideas 

• Highly organized 

• Keeps detailed notes (i.e. laboratory notes) 

• Works well as part of a team, especially in an interdisciplinary setting consisting of professionals from different physics and engineering fields 

• Can clearly convey ideas and arguments while writing scientific documents 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Expertise in using simulation and modeling software for modeling superconducting circuits (e.g. Comsol Multiphysics RF module or related software) 

• Knowledge of quantum frequency transduction methods (specifically RF to optical frequencies) 

• Expertise in operating superconducting laboratory equipment including dilution refrigerators and microwave equipment. 

• Use of programming languages such as python for data analysis and hardware control 

• Experience with circuit design theory and circuit quantum electrodynamics (QED) 

• Background in quantum physics, quantum information, and/or quantum computing with a preference for/experience with superconducting circuits and circuit QED  

Clearance:   

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.  

Travel:   

This position is expected to require 10% travel.  

Benefits:   

Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match.  

Other perks include generous Paid Time Off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 Federal Holidays per year, two weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances”.  

Wait! Even more perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once specific requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.  

Company Description   

Technergetics is a US-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients locatedthroughout the country. The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more.  

We do not discriminate on the basis of   race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.