Quantum Research Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

A client of AlphaStaffHCM™ is searching for a Research Scientist who will work on the modeling, simulation, and architectural development of quantum and artificial intelligence (AI) computational structures intended for chip-scale implementation. The right candidate must be able to work onsite in Hoboken, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and simulate quantum and AI-based photonic architectures for on-chip
• implementation.
• Translate high-level computational concepts into device-level and system-level
• simulation models.
• Perform rigorous electromagnetic and Multiphysics simulations to evaluate optical,
• nonlinear, and quantum effects.
• Model and simulate quantum photonic circuits and quantum gates under realistic device
• conditions.
• Analyze fabrication tolerances and material constraints to assess design robustness.
• Optimize photonic device structures for performance, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with fabrication and packaging teams to ensure simulation models
• align with process capabilities.
• Support post-fabrication validation by correlating experimental results with simulation
• predictions.
• Document modeling methodologies, simulation results, and architectural trade-offs for internal and external reporting

Must Have Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong foundation in Photonics, Quantum optics, Nonlinear optics
• Demonstrated experience in simulation of photonic integrated circuits.
• Experience modeling and simulating quantum gates/ quantum optical systems.
• Understanding of semiconductor/TFLN and photonic chip fabrication processes
• Familiarity with chip testing and packaging considerations from a modeling perspective.
• Software experience with Lumerica, Python, and Tidy3D

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Software experience with COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, and/or Z-Max
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter
• Demonstrated experience as a quick leaner

Compensation and Perks

• Salary range: $120,000-$150,000 annually, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO and a retirement match.
• 9:00-5:00 in office schedule

Disclaimers: AlphaStaff, Inc. and the Client are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.