Job Summary

The successful applicant will design and test screening systems for superconducting readout circuits that will enable next-generation superconducting spectrometer instruments including the development of screening infrastructure for time-division SQUID multiplexing (TDM) as part of NIST's contribution to NASA for the Athena x-ray satellite project. The screening infrastructure will include cryogenic hardware, readout electronics, and software for automated control and analysis. Key goals are rapid and reliable screening, high throughput analysis of the data product, and timely reporting of the results to stakeholders. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP).

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Continued development and maintenance of the Quantum Sensors Divisions' (QSD) cryogenic setups readout electronics for screening time-division SQUID multiplexers.
• Development of appropriate metrics and measurement protocols that are suitable to assess the quality and yield of time-division SQUID multiplexers.
• Develop reporting to effectively communicate results of screening to other group and other members of the Athena x-ray satellite project.
• Regularly communicate work status to group and project members and disseminate results through internal and external publications and presentations. Interact with internal and external collaborators. Disseminate results through publications and presentations.
• Presenting results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.

What We Require

• A PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with measurement of superconducting devices.
• Familiarity with cryogenic and room-temperature readout electronics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.