Quantum Physicist Engineer (from Experienced to Expert)

About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. 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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: Our experienced Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of physics and engineering. Engineers in this role designs, develops, modifies, and tests hardware and produces prototype designs. Diagnoses malfunctions and makes modifications to produce desired results. 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. - Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements. - Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects. - Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques. - May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members. - 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. - Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships. - Independently execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership. - Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. - Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements. - Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities - Proficiency in programming language. - Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction. - Demonstrated consistency, accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities. - Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements. - 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.