Quantum Error Correction Scientist — Remote/Hybrid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Quantum Scientist and Error Correction Specialist to advance fault-tolerant quantum systems. You will collaborate with theorists and experimentalists to shape architectures and develop QEC concepts aligned with mission needs.

You will design and optimize protocols, analyze qubit connectivity, implement logical gates, and co-design decoders with software teams while guiding junior scientists and partners. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quantum fault-tolerance theory, decoders, and stabilizer formalism.
• Experience with Python, Julia, QEC frameworks, and tensor-network libraries.
• Peer-reviewed publication experience in quantum error correction.
• Ability to collaborate with experimental teams for physical implementation.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Doctorate in Quantum Information Science, Physics, EE, CS, or Applied Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fault-tolerant protocols for realistic architectures.
• Analyze qubit connectivity and optimize resource usage.
• Design logical-gate implementations and teleportation-based gates.
• Collaborate with physics and engineering teams to meet constraints.
• Co-design decoders with software teams and integrate QEC models.
• Mentor junior scientists and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Quantum fault-tolerance theory

Decoders

Stabilizer formalism

Collaboration with experimental teams

Education

Doctorate in Quantum Information Science/Physics/EE/CS/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

Julia

QEC frameworks

Tensor-network libraries

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Quantum Scientist and Error Correction Specialist to advance fault-tolerant quantum systems. You will collaborate with theorists and experimentalists to shape architectures and develop QEC concepts aligned with mission needs.

You will design and optimize protocols, analyze qubit connectivity, implement logical gates, and co-design decoders with software teams while guiding junior scientists and partners. A Top Secret clearance is required.