Also called: Quantum Sensor Engineer, Atomic Magnetometer Scientist
Builds sensors that use quantum effects to measure gravity, magnetism, or time more precisely than ever.
You might build a sensor that detects the faint magnetic field of a human heartbeat, or a gravity sensor that can find tunnels underground. Testing happens in shielded labs and in the field on trucks, ships, or aircraft.
Quantum jobs are new and not tracked separately by BLS; figures are estimates from industry salary surveys and related occupations.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD or master's in physics or engineering.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences.
Growing much faster than average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Building quantum sensors and testing them in shielded labs, trucks and aircraft is hands-on and growing.
Classes: AP Physics C, AP Calculus, Electronics CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2012.
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