Applied Physicist

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- Optical clocks
- Optical time transfer
- Optical frequency comb-based metrology

Experience in experimental and/or theoretical aspects of one or more of the following fields is desired:

- Quantum network-based entanglement of quantum systems (e.g., atomic, ionic, or quantum dot systems)
- Quantum sensors
- Quantum communication
- Atomic physics
- Nonlinear optics
- Experiments in cryogenics conditions
- Advance ongoing development program goals
- Support new project proposals
- Develop future product concepts
- Assist with the integration of quantum technologies into future products and services for Boeing’s commercial and defense businesses

Boeing's global research and development team creates and implements innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and

bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future

Come join a growing team harnessing emerging technology into innovative products and services. Boeing is at the forefront of re-imagining the future of the design, manufacture, and operation of aerospace platforms for commercial and government markets.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Integrate precision timekeeping systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
- Develop and perform experiments and validation tests to advance precision timekeeping technologies
- Develop and perform experiments related to precision timekeeping, atomic physics, quantum physics, and related topics
- Support complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
- Conduct critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements
- Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues
- Support project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews
- Support writing of proposals to develop new business
- Works under direction of senior staff

**This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. **An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post-Start is required.

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)**:

- PhD in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or other field related to quantum sensing and/or quantum information science
- Authored and published research papers and projects (Academia or Professional)
- University Studies and laboratory practice in one of the following areas: optical clocks, optical time transfer, atom interferometry, or quantum network-based entanglement of quantum systems (e.g., atomic, ionic, or quantum dot systems)

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)**:

- Direct experimental experience developing optical clocks
- Active U.S. security clearance

**Typical Education/Experience**:
**Associate (Level 2)**

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

**Mid-Level (Level 3)**

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

**Relocation**:
**Drug Free Workplace**:
**Shift Work Statement**:
This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health ins