Low-Noise Electronics Scientist

The scientific responsibility

Make the electrical chain quiet, traceable and incapable of impersonating a force. Own grounding, readout electronics, timing and electromagnetic compatibility.

Technical depth we are looking for

Low-noise analog design; shielding; grounding; ADC characterization; clock synchronization; lock-in methods; electromagnetic coupling.

We expect research-level command of the relevant physics and methods, plus the ability to explain assumptions to adjacent specialists. A doctorate or equivalent demonstrated achievement is appropriate; the evidence of your work matters more than a particular institution.

Evidence to bring

An electronics system with input-referred noise, gain calibration, cross-talk measurements and controlled tests of grounding choices.

Provide public or authorized links and distinguish your individual contribution from the team’s work. Include a failure, correction or negative result that improved your judgment. Do not send confidential material.

Your first design assignment

Audit switching signals, cable routing and sensor excitation for correlated torque or readout offsets.

This is a proposed priority after appointment, not an unpaid application assignment. The exact scope follows funding, access to appropriate facilities and an agreed work plan.

The failure mode you must be able to expose

A signal that follows the drive because of electrical pickup rather than mechanical motion.

A concrete first deliverable

Schematics, grounding plan, noise allocation, calibration records and an electromagnetic control matrix.

Acceptance should be based on inspectable records, stated limitations and independent technical review. A positive propulsion result is not a prerequisite for useful scientific work.

A question for our technical conversation

Which disconnected or dummy-load test would most directly expose electrical pickup?

Appointment and compensation

This is a proposed capability profile within the founding priorities. Selected full-time founding appointments are proposed at USD $1M starting annual base salary with a USD $10M+ milestone bonus opportunity, subject to secured funding and signed terms. Location, benefits, start date and exact scope remain to be agreed. Read the complete compensation framework.