Quantum Research Scientist: Superconducting Qubits

TAP Engineering LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (15–25 days)

401(k) match and profit sharing

Medical coverage for employees

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

FSAs (Healthcare & dependent care)

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000/yr

Wellness incentives and travel support

Merit and referral bonuses

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC in the United States is seeking a Research Scientist - Quantum to advance quantum information science through theory, experiment, or modeling of superconducting qubits. Join a dynamic team addressing national priorities and lead efforts with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes research leadership, technical writing, and collaboration across disciplines, with compensation reflecting experience and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in superconducting qubits: theory, experiment, or modeling.
• Ability to communicate technical issues concisely.
• Strong writing and persuasive speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise in SSQIS.
• Assimilate and analyze inputs and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage SSQIS research portfolio.
• Conduct technical writing and presentations.
• Review related literature and participate in workshops.
• Develop testing methodologies aligned with program components.
• Coordinate task scheduling and monitor progress vs cost/schedule.
• Perform risk analysis and tracking.

Skills

Superconducting qubits

Qubit design

Qubit fabrication

Qubit control/readout

Qubit gates

Performance benchmarking

Technical writing

Communication

Persuasive speaking/writing

Education

PhD or equivalent in related field

Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering

Postdoc experience preferred

Job description

TAP Engineering LLC in the United States is seeking a Research Scientist - Quantum to advance quantum information science through theory, experiment, or modeling of superconducting qubits. Join a dynamic team addressing national priorities and lead efforts with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes research leadership, technical writing, and collaboration across disciplines, with compensation reflecting experience and security clearance requirements.