Qubit Characterization Theorist
- Employer
- HRL Laboratories
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Salary
- Base + bonus + benefits
- Posting live until
- 5 Apr 2025
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Job Details
Essential Duties:
- A theoretical/computational scientist will assist the HRL team in evaluating the performance and quantum-control possibilities for spin-qubits, entangled photons, and/or other quantum systems, with an emphasis on computational methods;
- Candidate must exhibit abilities to read and to produce robust source code and associated mathematical analysis for numerical evaluation of methods to characterize qubits or photonic systems, to interact with experimental practitioners, and to provide critical input to developing methods for building and characterizing complex quantum experiments.
Required Skills:
- Coursework or experience in applied quantum information theory (QCVV, channel/noise analysis, algorithms/QEC, optimized control theory, data analysis for quantum experiments, etc.);
- Familiarity with mathematical software development, preferably python-based, or alternatively Matlab, Mathematica, Julia, C/C++, etc., is a must;
- Prior in-depth interaction with experimental groups.
Required Education:
- Doctoral degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field adjoining applied quantum information.
Special Requirements:
- US Citizenship Required;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security
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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