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Applied Research Mathematician / Quantum Computing - Mid to Expert Level (Maryland)

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $197K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking experienced mathematicians or physicists to join their Mathematics Research Group. The role focuses on developing innovative techniques and technologies to support Signals Intelligence and Cybersecurity missions, particularly in quantum computing.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct world-class mathematical research to support Signals Intelligence and Cybersecurity missions

Engage with the NSA and US government quantum computing efforts

Identify important research problems within quantum computing and conduct relevant research

Qualification

Quantum algorithmsQuantum error correctionMathematical modelingC/C++PythonData analysisDesire for learningTechnical writingProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Degree must be in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field

Degree must include at least 24 semester credit hours (or 36 credit hours from universities on a quarter system) in advanced mathematics courses

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: the design, development, use, and evaluation of mathematics models, methods, or techniques (for example, algorithm development) to study issues and solve problems

Experience may also include network engineering, computer science, physics, software engineering, electrical engineering

For Senior and Expert levels, leadership experience can count for up to half the experience requirement

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree with no experience

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of experience

Candidates must possess research and/or development experience (beyond basic coursework) in quantum algorithms and/or quantum error correction

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desire for continual learning

Ability to work effectively both independently and within unique teams

Knowledge of mathematical concepts, principles, and theories and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines

Knowledge of mathematics and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and technologies

Knowledge of analytical techniques to develop, simulate, and analyze data

Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications

Ability to conduct research, including studies, experiments, and investigations

Ability to analyze data using appropriate tools

Ability to analyze problems to determine technical solutions

Experience creating computer algorithms, data models, and protocols

Ability to identify new applications of known techniques

Ability to analyze data using statistical methods

Ability to analyze new algorithms and protocols

Experience developing and applying mathematical or computational methods

Preferred

Demonstrated success with effective technical writing and the ability to explain results to a non-technical audience

Experience with at least one of the following programming languages and/or software packages: C/C++, Rust, Python, SageMath, MAGMA

Interest in areas of mathematics including linear algebra, number theory, probability, statistics, analysis, graph theory, cryptomathematics, algorithm development, computer network security, and vulnerability analysis