Date Posted:

2025-02-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

RTX BBN is one of RTX’s premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefit. We are seeking a qualified Photonics Experimentalist to join the Physical Sciences & Systems and Quantum, Photonics, and Computing groups in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The candidate should possess a solid theoretical background and experimental experience with a broad range of applications in multi-disciplinary fields related to photonics and quantum technology.

The candidate will join a world-class team advancing and executing projects in photonics and quantum technology, as well as expanding to new directions in emerging photonically enabled sensing, computing, communications, and information processing technologies. As a member of our team, you will be applying your skills and ingenuity to execute sophisticated experiments and developing novel concepts with high risk and high payoff.

Basic Qualifications:

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent discipline; or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent discipline and 4+ years of experience.Demonstrated experience with photonic integrated circuits, fiber-based optics, and free-space optics.Capable of independently leading photonics experimental efforts including planning and setting up experiments, writing and using software for instrument control, data acquisition, and signal processing; and performing and validating the results.U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in:Quantum sensingNonlinear photonics design and measurementMicrowave and RF measurements and instrumentationPhotonic and electromagnetic simulations

Why us?

The Quantum, Photonics, and Computing group is an established leader in quantum information science. With over two decades of research spanning quantum communication, sensing, photonics, and computing, we are constantly exploring new quantum and classical technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible. We collaborate extensively with academic and commercial partners to take early-stage research concepts and develop them into devices and systems in service of solving complex problems for our customers.  

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

This is an on-site role. Candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Cambridge, MA. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work regularly in the office.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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