Advanced Quantum Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Financial benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Advanced Quantum Scientist to advance quantum information science for defense applications. You will conduct theory and experiments, analyze complex data, and mentor a team while delivering practical quantum solutions in DoD labs.

Ideal candidates have strong background in quantum materials or qubit control, data handling, and clear scientific communication; a clearance is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Experience with theory and experimentation of quantum materials or qubit control.
• Experience handling large data sets, including data collection, manipulation, and analysis.
• Experience evaluating and interpreting experimental data.
• Ability to convey complex concepts to a broad audience in writing or verbally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with varied backgrounds and expertise.
• Ability to demonstrate authorship of scientific publications on theory and experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and learn from teammates; run advanced experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Study and evaluate complex data; recommend changes and alternative solutions.
• Provide direct quantum support in customer laboratory environments.

Skills

Quantum materials theory

Qubit control

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Collaborative work

Publications authorship

Security clearance

Leadership (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Advanced Quantum Scientist

The Opportunity: Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by quantum information science? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by quantum computing advances? We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical and experimental skills to improve quantum computing, communications, and sensing capabilities for the DoD. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs and provide direct quantum support in their laboratory environment. You’ll mentor and learn from teammates, run advanced experiments, study and evaluate complex data, and recommend changes and alternative solutions. Join us as we use quantum information science for good in the federal government. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with theory and experimentation of quantum materials or qubit control
• Experience handling large data sets, including data collection, manipulation, and analysis
• Experience evaluating and interpreting experimental data
• Ability to convey complex concepts to a vast audience, in writing or verbally
• Ability to work collaboratively with varied backgrounds and expertise
• Ability to demonstrate authorship of scientific publications on theory and experimentation of quantum materials or qubit control
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience leading and managing teams of scientists and engineers
• Knowledge of low and room temperature qubit measurements, including MKS
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, ion trapping, superconducting circuits, or photonics
• Knowledge of optical readout and coherent control of spin qubits, electrical readout, or integration with CMOS devices
• Master's degree Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

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