Alejandro Jimenez

Skills

Quantum optics, Light–matter interaction, NV centers, SiV centers, Trapped-ion/solid-state hybrid systems, Bell-state measurements (BSM), Spin–photon interfaces, ODMR, EIT magnetometry, Spectroscopy (absorption, fluorescence), Confocal microscopy, Fiber-coupled quantum devices, Quantum communications, Quantum sensing, Quantum repeater hardware, Photon collection optimization, Microcavity design & characterization, Multi-laser stabilization, Frequency locking, AOM/EOM control, Beam steering & alignment, Fiber alignment (single-mode), Temporal synchronization, APD detection, Optical assembly, Cryostat–optics coupling, Cryostat operation, Cryogenic optical setups, Vacuum chamber design, Leak checking & bakeout, UHV systems, Helium systems familiarity (research-level), ANSYS rupture analysis, EMI protection (Faraday cage design), RF electronics, Microwave control, Coil & magnetic field design, Modular PCB design, High-voltage driver integration, Low-pass filter design, Instrument synchronization, VISA/NI-DAQ, SDK integration (Toptica, HighFinesse, Andor), Python, LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB, Mathematica, Maple, OpenCL, Real-time feedback systems, Automated calibration routines, Data acquisition pipelines, Git/GitLab, Thermodynamics & heat transfer modeling, Fluid mechanics foundations, Monte Carlo simulations, Magnetic field modeling, Optical simulations, ANSYS mechanical analysis, LTSpice circuit simulation, Photolithography, Thin-film deposition (CVD, thermal), Metal evaporation, Laser etching, Device assembly, AFM integration, Cleanroom workflows, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Industry–academic collaboration, Clinical deployment experience, Supplier & fabrication coordination, Documentation & protocol writing, Mentoring graduate students, Project milestone management, Quantum physics, Atomic/solid-state physics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Signal processing, Noise reduction techniques, Experimental troubleshooting, English, German, Spanish

About

Experimental physicist and quantum engineer with extensive hands-on experience building and automating advanced quantum optical systems, cryogenic experiments, and vacuum hardware. Skilled in laser stabilization, fiber-integrated devices, NV/SiV magnetometry, and multi-instrument control using Python and LabVIEW. Strong track record leading multidisciplinary projects, collaborating with engineering and clinical teams, and delivering robust hardware for research and industry. Seeking roles in quantum technologies, photonics, cryogenics, and experimental engineering.