Quantum Optics Design Engineer
- Employer
- HRL Laboratories
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Salary
- Base + bonus + benefits
- Posting live until
- 2 Apr 2025
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Job Details
Essential Duties:
- Perform cutting edge R&D along with other staff scientists for next generation quantum photonic/electronic devices. Design, model, setup, and test of free-space and/fiber optic experiments anywhere from deployable optical packages to cryogenic test setups;
- A valued skill is the simulation and design of free-space and waveguide optical components and systems using Lumerical and Zemax. A bonus if the candidate is familiar with semiconductor fabrication processes;
- The candidate should also be able to perform measurements, collect and summarize data, present, and discuss data with other scientists;
- Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment and possess excellent communication skills.
Required Skills:
- Optics simulation work using Lumerical, Comsol, and Zemax preferred;
- Some prior experience working with any of free-space/fiber optics, electronics, computer controlled experiments obtain through coursework, independent study, or other internships;
- Strong desire to learn and be trained in scientific laboratory techniques and experimental procedures;
- Modeling with Lumerical and/or Zemax;
- Coursework or equivalent experience in optics, lasers, semiconductor physics and similar;
- Programming in Matlab or Python highly desired;
- Working knowledge of free space optics, fiber optics, and rf-test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes) is desired;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills are required;
- Must be proficient in use of computers, engineering work stations, and complex electronic equipment.
Required Education:
- Masters or Ph.D preferred, will consider Bachelors with relevant experience;
- Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work safely in an optical testing laboratory with class IV lasers.
Special Requirements:
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee;
- HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
Company
HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace, and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.
Why work for us
HRL’s success has resulted from the collaborative efforts of a diverse team of research scientists and engineers, many of whom are leading experts in their fields. Through their innovations and in partnership with our customers, HRL is finding unique opportunities for technological impact. HRL creates new and better solutions to the hardest problems and helps transition them from research into real life.
Training and development
HRL has a variety of offerings for employees to grow their career, including ongoing education, on-site workshops in leadership development, project management, and proposal writing. We support professional society membership as well as participation in, and presentations at, society-sponsored events.
What we are looking for
Weʼre looking for the best and brightest industry professionals, scientists, and engineers to unlock new possibilities in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. Conducting basic and applied research as well as contributing to product development, you’ll be positioned for unique career growth opportunities as a member of the research community serving government and commercial customers. Join our diverse collection of curious minds who are united by a passion to learn, create, and collaborate on work that matters.
Location
Malibu, CA, USA
Number of employees
1050
Main areas of research
Quantum science and engineering; silicon and quartz MEMS technology for position, navigation and timing; infrared focal plane array technology and systems; gallium nitride ICS for millimeter-wave systems; additive material engineering; chipscale photonic, autonomous systems
Positions available
Semiconductor device physics; quantum control; cryogenic measurement systems; machine learning and computer vision; IR detector research scientist; spin qubit characterization scientist
Desired degree & disciplines
Ph.D.; computer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, math, mechanical engineering, physics
Pre-requisites
Eligible to work in the US
How to apply
Apply online at www.hrl.com
Closing date
All year round
Contact
E-mail recruiting@hrl.com
www.hrl.com
- Website
- https://www.hrl.com/
- Telephone
- 310 317 5000
- Location
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HRL Laboratories
LLC 3011
Malibu Canyon Road
Malibu
CA
90265-4797
United States
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