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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 day ago

Experimental Superconducting Quantum Scientist

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $290K/yr

1+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a creative quantum scientist to contribute to impactful research in quantum information science. The role involves proposing and leading independent research projects focused on superconducting quantum devices and collaborating with a team to tackle challenges in quantum solutions.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Propose and lead independent research projects focus on novel superconducting quantum devices, controls, or characterization techniques

Work collaboratively with other APL staff to identify emerging challenges with quantum solutions

Support ongoing programs in quantum information science by making immediate contributions to efforts that are looking to implement quantum characterization, control, and error protection strategies in superconducting qubit systems

Qualification

Superconducting qubit designQuantum measurementsRF controlData analysis in PythonExperimental experience with quantum systemsCollaboration with theoristsResearch accomplishmentsCommunication skills

Required

Have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Have 1+ years of post-doctoral (or equivalent) experimental experience with quantum systems

Have a proven record of research accomplishments and publications in the field of quantum science

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are willing to occasionally travel to sponsor sites, conferences and workshops

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have significant hands-on experimental experience with superconducting qubit design, RF control, quantum measurements, and/or dilution refrigerator operation

Are experienced with test equipment control and data analysis in python

Have significant experience modeling multi-level, multi-qubit, and/or light-matter interactions

Have a record of significant contributions on projects pursuing highly sophisticated objectives

Have experience collaborating closely with theorists

Hold an active TS/SCI+poly security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees