Our client is seeking a Quantum Hardware Engineer to join their team. As a Quantum Hardware Engineer, you will be part of the hardware team supporting innovative research and development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Quantum Hardware Engineer **Location:** Santa Monica, CA **What's the Job?** + Provide tangible solutions to engineering challenges in multiple R&D projects. + Assist scientists in building hardware systems for the demonstration of concept or prototyping. + Analyze and interpret experimental results and propose improvement solutions. + Manage and maintain lab devices. + Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to advance quantum networking prototypes. **What's Needed?** + PhD in physics, optics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or related field; or a master's degree with 5 years of experience in the quantum, optics, or photonics industry. + 5+ years of hands-on experience with quantum optics experiments. + Experience with fiber and free-space optical and photonics experiments. + Familiarity with automating hardware systems including laser sources, control hardware, and detectors. + Basic understanding of quantum information concepts and a decent research record in hardware prototyping. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum technology projects. + Collaborative and innovative work environment. + Engagement with a diverse team of scientists and engineers. + Chance to contribute to the advancement of quantum networking prototypes. + Professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving field. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.