Quantum Research Scientist: Computing & Sensing Expert

Socket.dev; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Employee referral program

Paid time off

Job summary

Pivot Path Solutions, LLC, based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, is seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to join our government contracting team.

You will perform theoretical, computational, or experimental research in quantum information science and advanced measurement technologies. The role requires collaboration with physicists and engineers, design of experiments and software for modeling and data analysis, and strict adherence to safety and security standards.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or a closely related field (or master’s with 5+ years of directly relevant research).
• Demonstrated research experience in at least one quantum information science area.
• Experience designing experiments, developing theoretical or computational models, or evaluating complex scientific systems.
• Proficiency with Python or a comparable scientific programming language.
• Experience with scientific data analysis, visualization, and reproducible research practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to satisfy applicable federal facility-access, information-security, and export-control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct theoretical, computational, or laboratory-based quantum research.
• Develop and evaluate quantum devices, algorithms, experimental systems, measurement methods, or network protocols.
• Characterize quantum-system performance, including noise, fidelity, coherence, uncertainty, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop scientific software for modeling, simulation, instrument control, data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
• Support quantum-system benchmarking, verification, calibration, and measurement standards.
• Analyze experimental and simulation results using statistically sound and reproducible methods.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, procedures, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Present research findings during technical reviews, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, government researchers, universities, and industry partners.
• Maintain accurate research records and comply with laboratory safety, information-security, and data-integrity requirements.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics/Applied Physics/Quantum Engineering/EE/CS/Applied Mathematics/Materials Science

Masters +5 years relevant research

Tools

Git

Linux

Lab automation

Job description

Pivot Path Solutions, LLC, based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, is seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to join our government contracting team.

You will perform theoretical, computational, or experimental research in quantum information science and advanced measurement technologies. The role requires collaboration with physicists and engineers, design of experiments and software for modeling and data analysis, and strict adherence to safety and security standards.