Quantum Physicist Engineer (from Experienced to Expert)

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profile Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 237500
Posted on: 09-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .

Job Description Summary:

Our experienced Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist applied physicist optical engineer electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of physics and engineering.

Engineers in this role designs develops modifies and tests hardware and produces prototype designs. Diagnoses malfunctions and makes modifications to produce desired results. Compiles and evaluates design and test data and prepares technical specifications and is responsible for planning and conducting projects or phases of projects.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Develops and applies advanced design methods theories and research techniques.
Analyzes develops and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
Develops and applies advanced design methods theories and research techniques.
May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
Development of quantum optical and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.
Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose develop and implement solutions for corrective action.
Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Independently execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in programming language.
Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection storage and basic data reduction.
Demonstrated consistency accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities.
Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
Excellent communication technical writing oral presentation and interpersonal skills.

Education
Requires a bachelors or masters degree in physics applied physics electrical engineering optics or similar. PhD degree preferred.

Experience
5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelors degree.
3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a masters degree.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75000.00 - $237500.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .


Required Experience:

Senior IC

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