Research Scientist

About us:

Hedgefog Research (HFR) is a young, fast-growing R&D/Manufacturing company located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area (San Pedro, CA). Focusing on developing technologies for scientific, industrial, and medical metrology applications, we have an array of exciting projects that involve building and testing laboratory prototypes of our future commercial products. As a small tech company, we offer an exciting work environment and career paths to grow.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated experimental physicist to fulfill the role of Research Scientist. An ideal candidate will be a skilled hands-on researcher with fundamental scientific background in lasers, atomic/ molecular spectroscopy, and optical physics with a demonstrated record of scientific and engineering achievement. Expertise in spectroscopic sensing, or other related fields such as light-atom interaction, interferometry, optical magnetometry, quantum sensing, laser system development, etc., is highly desirable for this position. We expect a successful candidate to eventually become a technical lead in ongoing optical sensing projects and to create new opportunities in developing closely related technologies.

Responsibilities:

- Generate technical problem-solving ideas and create grant proposals to attract new R&D funding

- Design and build laboratory prototypes containing following system modules/components: lasers, optical fibers, optical and/or photonic components, RF and microwave devices, control electronics, optical/microwave diagnostics tools, mass spectrometers, vacuum systems

- Run experiments and collect/analyze data

- Identify and solve technical problems to achieve project goals

- Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop a technology and deliver an integrated product

- Present research results and write technical reports

Minimum qualifications and Nice-to-haves:

- PhD in one of the experimental physics fields is required. We require a demonstrated research record in such fields as Physics or Physical Chemistry. A PhD in Electrical Engineering will be acceptable for candidates who can demonstrate a successful record of experimental R&D.

- Proficiency with experimental research techniques in atomic/molecular spectroscopy and optical physics. (Required)

- Intimate familiarity with common laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition/processing. (Required)

- Good technical writing skills and experience with writing grant and contract proposals is desired.

- Good inter-personal communication skills are required: you will join a small team of professionals and ability to get along with people in a high-pace environment is essential.

What we offer:

The new Research Scientist will join a small, tightly knit team of engineers and scientists and will be expected to function well in a rapidly evolving small-company environment. At HFR, we pride ourselves on offering our team members a work environment that is highly professional but informal and fun at the same time. The new employee will discover an intellectually stimulating job that offers daily technical challenges and enables the individual to seek and find solutions while avoiding excessive bureaucracy overhead of larger corporations.

As part of the job package, we also offer:

- Retirement plan with employer matching

- Paid Personal Time Off

- Paid holidays

- Flexible medical benefits (i.e., you pick your insurance, we pay for it)

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card). No exceptions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person