Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ 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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

As a Principal Condensed Matter Physicist, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of advanced quantum- and condensed matter-based platforms for highly precise sensing, detection, timing, and measurement systems.

Specifically, the candidate is expected to work on quantum solid-state sensing and detection and to conceive, design, model, test, and characterize novel methods for using room-temperature condensed matter structures to outperform conventional detectors.

The candidate is expected to have deep fundamental knowledge and experience with optics, electromagnetics, materials, devices, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and/or acoustics. It is highly desirable that the candidate have some experience with theory, simulation, and experimental work.

Job Description:

A Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or related discipline required.

A minimum of 15 years of experience in condensed matter physics or a closely related field.

Demonstrated expertise in quantum solid-state systems and sensing (theory, modeling, simulation, experiment, and/or implementation and testing) required.

Strong background in condensed matter theory, along with the ability to capture, understand, and model physical phenomena, required.

Excellent understanding of low-dimensional structures and collective and emergent phenomena.

Strong competency in a computing environment such MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, or similar, required.

The individual must be highly self-motivated and must thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Ability and willingness to support and lead business development, write proposals, white papers, and technical documents.

Track record of successful external funding capture.

Ability to deliver technical presentations to internal groups and external sponsors.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief non-technical audiences, required.

Experience leading projects.

​Desired Qualifications:

Experience with simulation and computation software is highly desired. 

Experience performing laboratory experiments and evaluating prototypes.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance,  which requires proof of US citizenship.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 hr@draper.com.