We are seeking an experimental quantum physicist or engineer to join our dynamic team supporting our customer in the national capital region. In this position you’ll be a part of a team carrying out fundamental and applied quantum optics research addressing unique issues that require creative solutions. U.S. citizenship is required and the ability to obtain and/or maintain a secret level security clearance. \#divergent + Ability to obtain and/or maintain a secret level security clearance. + Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied physics, optics or other closely related fields. + Position requires strong verbal and written communications skills. + Position requires 10% travel per year. **Preferred:** + Experience in quantum sensors and quantum clocks + Experience with atom interferometry + Demonstrated skills such as creative or independent problem solving + Experience with atomic cooling and trapping techniques + Experience with inertial sensing + Experience with entanglement, spin squeezing or active supperradiant emission + Experience with readout based on quantum nondemolition measurement + Experience with interrogation of nonclassical optical fields + Experience building custom optical characterization experiment and/or equipment. + Familiarity with common computer languages, e.g. Matlab, Comsol, Python , etc.