About the role
AI summarisedThis research and development role at DSO National Laboratories focuses on translating cutting-edge quantum sensing technologies into robust defense applications. The successful candidate will design, test, and characterize quantum devices like atomic interferometers and NV diamond sensors within optical, vacuum, and cryogenic lab environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design quantum devices for inertial or electromagnetic sensing
- Demonstrate proof-of-concepts of sensing techniques and schemes that leverage quantum physics
- Test and characterise quantum devices or materials in optical, vacuum, or cryogenic setups
- Conduct experimental validation of quantum sensors such as atomic interferometers, SQUIDs, Rydberg atom or NV diamond sensors
- Work with software engineers, system engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful transition of lab devices into sensor payloads
Requirements
- PhD / Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics, Physics, or Engineering Science
- Strong background in quantum physics, laser physics, and/or atomic, molecular and optical physics
- Proficiency at developing or using physics-based numerical or analytical models
- Experience in lasers, optics, high vacuum or cryogenic experiments
- Team player and self-driven learner
- Passion in translating emerging technologies into real world applications