Research Scientist Jobs in Michigan

Position: Quantum Photonics Research Scientist

Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $57.14 - 57.14/ Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

- Design and implement quantum photonic devices and components, especially related to quantum communication, single photon generation, entanglement, and low count measurement techniques.
- Design assembly of components into subsystems.
- Conduct research on quantum information and quantum communication techniques such as squeezed light, quantum interference, and mode decomposition.
- Investigate novel methodologies for applied quantum techniques outside of information applications.
- Design and execute rigorous experiments to characterize quantum photonics devices and components under various environmental conditions (temperature, vibration, magnetic fields) to ensure robustness.
- Contribute to efforts to establish quantum information test bench, including the development of standardized calibration and automated measurement system.
- Develop and test single photon sources and implementation into larger systems.
- Optimize system performance while maintaining quantum state.
- Ability to work within and contribute to cross-disciplinary research teams with key deliverables including prototypes, intellectual property, and publications (an active interest in publishing is highly desirable).
- Willingness to participate in, support, and contribute to work-place safety culture and activities.

Requirement Qualifications:

- Required minimum education and experience:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.

Requirements

- Quantum Systems: Deep understanding of entanglement, mode decomposition, nonlinear generation of states and spin physics
- Optical Systems: Proficiency in laser systems, optical design, precision coupling, free-space alignment, and photon detection
- Instrumentation: Hands-on experience with chip-scale photonics testing, precision fiber alignment, instrument coordination/synchronization, and rigorous data validation.
- Programming: Strong skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and instrument control
- Scientific Writing: Clear communication of results to internal research teams using graphs, mathematics, etc.

Preferred Skills:

- Simulation & Design: Background in integrated photonics design and Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, CST).
- Electronics: Familiarity with high-speed electronics design, PCB layout, and optoelectronic packaging.
- Fabrication: Experience with nanofabrication techniques (e-beam lithography, etching) is a plus.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.