Engineering Specialist - Superconducting Device Testing
Date: Feb 10, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops quantum systems, including theory, engineering, and control, to address critical future technology needs. Areas of focus include superconducting qubits, trapped ions, integrated photonics, and solid-state quantum sensing. The group’s innovative research is supported by on-site state-of-the-art fabrication tools, close partnership with universities and industry, extensive test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with the 1700+ Ph.D-level scientists within Lincoln Laboratory.
Job Description
The Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group seeks an engineering specialist to join a team of researchers working with cryogenic infrastructure to measure superconducting circuits. The candidate will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers. Work will focus on supporting cryogenic test infrastructure, superconducting device testing, data analysis, and component development.
Requirements
• Two- or four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Must have experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally with cryogenic, vacuum, or other mechanical systems
• Ability to effectively communicate within a multifaceted technical team
• Ability to develop and document laboratory processes and test procedures
• The ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Successfully pass a background check and consent to undergoing a government polygraph examination
• Desired: Experience with electronic testing equipment, including rf or microwave sources
• Desired: Experience with the development of measurements systems including computer programming for data acquisition (e.g. using Python, Matlab, or LabVIEW)
• Desired: Knowledge of wiring diagrams in a cryogenic system and qualifying performance at microwave frequencies.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41591
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