Experimental Physicist

Extropic is hiring an Experimental Physicist to help characterize and validate our novel computing architectures. The ideal candidate would be someone with a deep understanding of experimental methodology, solid experience in microelectronics characterization, and strong signal processing and data analysis capabilities to extract insights from complex experimental data.

Required Experience

• 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 Experience

• 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