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Jacobs is 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.

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Jacobs is 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.

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* 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.

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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.

* 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.