- Reston, Virginia, United States
- Senior
- $185K–$215K per year
- 5–8 years
Develop quantum and hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for mission-relevant applications, leading technical workstreams and contributing to publications and patents.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is typically between $185,000 and $215,000.
Responsibilities
- Adapt existing quantum algorithm development techniques to mission-specific use cases
- Lead technical workstreams
- Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms for NISQ and FTQC architectures
- Mentor junior developers
- Contribute to technical publications, patent filings, and proposal efforts
Requirements
- PhD or Master's degree in Quantum Physics, Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Nice to have: Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Nice to have: Experience supporting DoW, Intelligence Community, DOE, AFRL, DARPA, or other federal research organizations
- Nice to have: Experience with quantum optimization (QUBOs), QAOA, VQE, or quantum machine learning
- Nice to have: Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC), GPU computing, or hybrid computing architectures