Lead Quantum Compute Scientist: AI/ML & Algorithms

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, a leader in defense and quantum technologies, seeks a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to drive research, design, and development of quantum computing solutions for data analytics and exploitation.

You will lead the end-to-end development of quantum-based algorithms, collaborate with AI/ML teams, and communicate results through high-quality documentation and presentations to customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantum computing theory and algorithms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and proposals.
• Ability to work independently in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development of quantum computing technologies for data analytics and exploitation.
• Lead conception, modelling, simulation, and testing of quantum-based algorithms and applications from idea to prototype.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to create performance models for quantum hardware and test designs on HPC clusters.
• Produce technical documentation and communicate results to internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Write proposals for new R&D contracts and guide projects to milestones with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantum computing concepts

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics or Applied Math

Job description

Lockheed Martin, a leader in defense and quantum technologies, seeks a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to drive research, design, and development of quantum computing solutions for data analytics and exploitation.

You will lead the end-to-end development of quantum-based algorithms, collaborate with AI/ML teams, and communicate results through high-quality documentation and presentations to customers and partners.