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Leidos · 1 month ago

Quantum Computer Scientist

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $154K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is a leading company in the field of quantum information science, seeking a Quantum Computer Scientist to join their Quantum Incubator. The role involves researching quantum network behavior, developing software for simulations, and collaborating with a diverse team to advance quantum technologies.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and analyze cutting edge devices in quantum communication, sensing, and precision positioning, navigation, and timing

Develop new concepts for quantum communication and distributed quantum device protocols

Design software to create high-fidelity simulation of quantum communications, photonics, or sensing experiments

Coordinate large-scale software development for quantum device simulations

Collaborate with other team members, engineers, and scientists across the company and different fields to leverage quantum technologies to achieve organizational goals

Qualification

Quantum information scienceQuantum networking algorithmsSoftware developmentResearch experienceQiskitPythonMatlabMathematicaTechnical writingAnalytical skillsMotivation to publishCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fields and 8+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements

Research experience in one or more of the following areas: computer science theory, algorithms theory, distributed quantum computing, network behavior, and network nonlocality

Familiarity with quantum information software tools such as Qiskit, Pennylane, SeQUeNCe, QuTIP, etc

Experience developing innovative solutions based upon the application of relevant research results from a wide variety of sources

Strong theory and analytical skills

Strong technical writing skills with experience in writing advanced technical proposals

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Strong desire to learn new technologies and flexibility to change from one project to another quickly

Experience with standard programming languages for analytics or scientific applications, such as Python, Matlab, and Mathematica and version control i.e. Git

Ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences

Highly motivated to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences

Preferred

PhD in computer science, information theory, physics, mathematics, applied physics, engineering or related field

Extensive experience researching in quantum information and communication theory

Deep knowledge of computer science algorithms and principles, i.e. research experience proving properties of algorithms

Familiarity with theory and applications of quantum networks such as distributed quantum algorithms, network nonlocality, distributed quantum sensing, etc

Comfort with tools ranging from numerical simulation to mathematical proof to demonstrate viability of quantum information concepts

Experience with quantum-classical hybrid processing

Experience with potential avenues for quantum advantage such as Hamiltonian Simulation, Quantum Machine Learning, etc

Interest and experience in quantum communications, quantum computing, quantum networks, or quantum sensing

Demonstrated experience in proposing and winning independent research funding

DoD Top Secret Clearance