KBR Careers · 15 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $255K/yr
6+ years expKBR is a company of innovators and thinkers dedicated to improving the world responsibly. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to support the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab at NASA Ames, focusing on quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, and error correction.
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Responsibilities
Will lead the ISRDS task in Quantum Computing
Will serve as primary interface with the Ames Quantum Artificial Intelligence laboratory (QuAIL)
Will lead research on quantum error-correction and quantum algorithms
Will lead research on fundamental quantum mechanisms and their use in quantum computation
Will supervise researchers in quantum computation
May support and lead other related tasks in quantum sciences, data sciences and AI-based technologies
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in quantum computing
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams
Strong interest in management and leadership development
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
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