Extropic · 1 month ago
Experimental Physicist
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $250K/yrExtropic is a company focused on novel computing architectures, and they are seeking an Experimental Physicist to help characterize and validate these systems. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with circuit designers to enhance device performance.
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Responsibilities
Experience designing and executing experiments for characterizing microelectronic devices and circuits (I-V characteristics, noise measurements, high-frequency response, temperature dependencies)
Proficiency in experimental signal processing and data analysis (filtering, FFT analysis, statistical analysis, and noise characterization)
Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, source-measure units, probe stations)
Experience temperature-controlled measurements and understanding of device physics at varying temperature regimes
Strong background in developing custom measurement setups and automation scripts for data acquisition
Experience analyzing non-linear dynamics, stochastic processes, or analog computing primitives
Understanding of information theory, and statistical mechanics as applied to physical systems
Proficiency in data analysis programming with experience in scientific computing
Experience correlating experimental results with theoretical models and simulation data
Ability to work collaboratively with circuit designers to iterate on device and architecture designs
Qualification
Required
Experience designing and executing experiments for characterizing microelectronic devices and circuits (I-V characteristics, noise measurements, high-frequency response, temperature dependencies)
Proficiency in experimental signal processing and data analysis (filtering, FFT analysis, statistical analysis, and noise characterization)
Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, source-measure units, probe stations)
Experience temperature-controlled measurements and understanding of device physics at varying temperature regimes
Strong background in developing custom measurement setups and automation scripts for data acquisition
Experience analyzing non-linear dynamics, stochastic processes, or analog computing primitives
Understanding of information theory, and statistical mechanics as applied to physical systems
Proficiency in data analysis programming with experience in scientific computing
Experience correlating experimental results with theoretical models and simulation data
Ability to work collaboratively with circuit designers to iterate on device and architecture designs
Preferred
PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with focus on experimental work
Experience with neuromorphic computing, analog computing, or unconventional computing architectures
Background in mesoscopic physics, semiconductor device physics, or quantum transport
Experience with high-speed digital sampling and real-time data processing
Familiarity with machine learning techniques for experimental data analysis and pattern recognition
Experience with CMOS device characterization or semiconductor fabrication processes
Publications demonstrating ability to extract physical insights from experimental data
Experience building or contributing to measurement databases and data pipelines for device characterization
Company
Extropic
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$14.1MKey Investors
Kindred Ventures
2023-12-04Seed· $14.1M
Leadership Team
Guillaume Verdon
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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2024-12-10
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