About the role
Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) System Design & Construction: Design, build, and commission custom UHV chambers and materials deposition systems capable of achieving base pressures ~10⁻¹¹ Torr; Specify and integrate pumps, gauges, manipulators, motion systems, heaters, cryogenic components, and in‑vacuum diagnostics; Drive system‑level trade‑offs balancing flexibility, reliability, and experimental performance. Thermal & Environmental Control: Design and implement variable‑temperature stages and subsystems supporting materials deposition and processing from ~1000 °C down to cryogenic (liquid helium) temperatures; Ensure thermal stability, reproducibility, and compatibility with sensitive quantum materials. Platform Evolution & Experiment Enablement: Adapt hardware platforms to evolving materials, deposition, and characterization
requirements; Partner with experimental teams to translate new scientific needs into practical hardware modifications or next‑generation system designs; Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of UHV tools. Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership: Collaborate across quantum materials, fabrication, measurement, theory, and software teams to ensure hardware capabilities align with program needs; Seek, integrate, and act on technical input across disciplines to accelerate experimental progress. AI‑Accelerated Operations; Leverage modern AI tools to improve system monitoring, log analysis, documentation, and failure diagnosis; Develop or utilize AI agents/copilots to assist with experiment setup, log triage, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval. Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment As stated in the job posting, this position requires verification of citizenship or other protected status to meet legal
