Senior Scientist — Quantum

Job overview

The Senior Scientist — Quantum role is onsite in Pleasanton, CA, and pays $130,000–$155,000 per year. Vector Atomic develops quantum technology for navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications.

What you'll do

• Prototype and design optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems
• integrate and optimize sensors
• analyze data and simulate atomic sensor performance and environmental sensitivities
• and deploy and demonstrate prototype sensors in real-world environments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist

quantum

pleasanton ca

vector atomic

atomic physics

optical physics

quantum devices

sensor integration

prototype development

$130k–$155k

export-control eligibility

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Platinum-level family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• health and dependent-care FSA
• employer 401(k) contributions
• 20 days of paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• stocked kitchen.

Why this role

The posting describes the work as hands-on and seeks a PhD in atomic, optical, or quantum physics, or five to eight years of related academic or industry experience. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or specified refugee or asylee status is required for export-control compliance. Benefits include family health coverage, FSA, employer 401(k) contributions, 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

About the employer

Vector Atomic is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.