Quantum Researcher – Physicist

JTEC Consulting LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work

401(k) match

Job summary

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking Quantum Physicists to work in support of a federal government program. This is an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge program environment. All work will be on-site and relocation assistance will be considered.

Qualified candidates should have the ability to envision and articulate new areas of research, lead efforts, and transition those efforts for future development, while monitoring ongoing progress and communicating concepts with clarity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; master's considered.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current U.S. government security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to write concisely and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise in quantum information science.
• Assimilate and analyze technical inputs and deliverables.
• Prepare briefing materials and program documentation with MS Word/PowerPoint.
• Review literature and participate in conferences related to program areas.
• Develop testing methodology aligned with program components.
• Assess results against program metrics.
• Coordinate tasks and monitor progress vs. cost/schedule.
• Perform risk analysis and programmatic reviews.

Skills

Quantum information

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Clear writing

Persuasive writing

Education

PhD in Physics

Master's degree

Job description

College Park, MD 20740

Multiple Positions Available

Security Clearance Requirement: Active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance

Location: On-Site

Relocation: Relocation support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered

Travel: Occasional; typically, no more than 5%

JTEC Consulting LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting Defense and Intelligence programs. We bring decades of cleared operational experience to advance mission-critical capabilities through agile, modern technology and data solutions.

Position Overview

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking Quantum Physicists to work in support of a federal government program. This is an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge program environment. All work will be on-site and relocation assistance will be considered. We anticipate ongoing hiring needs.

Qualified candidates should have the ability to envision and articulate new areas of research, exploration, and avenues of novel approaches. This is a dynamic environment and requires team members to be comfortable with leading efforts, providing guidance, and transitioning those efforts for future development, while still monitoring and engaging in ongoing progress. The ability to function as a technical leader (non-supervisory) is strongly desired as is the ability to articulate concepts and work with clarity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise in the area of quantum information science.
• Assimilate and integrate technical inputs from performers and analyze technical deliverables and reports.
• Conduct technical writing, development/refinement of briefing materials, and other program documentation using MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Conduct independent review and summary of related technical literature and emerging technologies, and participate in conferences and workshops related to program technical areas.
• Develop and document testing methodology and protocols, ensuring they align with program technology components.
• Assess performer results against program metrics.
• Coordinate, align, and schedule technology development tasks and perform continuous analysis of technical progress in comparison to planned cost and schedule.
• Perform technical and programmatic risk analysis/review and tracking.

Technical Areas

• Qualified candidates will have experience in one or more of these research areas:
  • Control Systems and Sensing to support the analysis of existing capabilities and inform decision making.
  • Advanced Control Techniques for precision analog control systems for mixed-signal assemblies, boards, FPGAs and ASICs and mixed analog/digital circuits for research, design, and test.
  • Future Computing and High-Performance Computing (HPC) Solutions
  • Expertise in superconducting logic such as SFQ, RSFQ, eRSFQ, RQL etc. for design, analysis and testing of logic circuits, boards, and/or ASICs, and experience in superconducting circuity technology.
  • Quantum Computing for qubit approaches that will change as technology advances such as:
    • Qubit development utilizing superconducting circuits for fabrication and RF test/measurement.
    • Qubit development utilizing silicon devices.
    • Qubit development utilizing trapped ions and micro-fabrication techniques.
    • Quantum characterization, verification, and validation.
    • Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing/Quantum Error Correction
    • Microwave/RF Engineering related to circuit design and modeling, waveform synthesis synchronization and transmission, and high frequency acquisition and digitization.
    • Quantum Information Science technologies experience.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Current U.S. government security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to write concisely.
• Persuasive speaking/writing skills.
• Ability to accurately convey technical and scientific issues to people with varying levels of expertise.

Education and Experience

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; qualified candidates with a master's degree in a related discipline will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience; experience in related research activity will be considered.
• At least one publication in a related subject area.

Preferred Experience

• Postdoc experience or equivalent, preferred.
• Experience in quantum information research (experiment or theory), particularly in quantum computing research preferred.
• Expertise in trapped-ion and/or superconducting experiments, preferred.
• Expertise in quantum information theory, preferred.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Why work with JTEC?

Benefits And Total Rewards Overview

Elective Insurance & Retirement Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Group medical plans with company-paid employee premiums and subsidized dependent options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match of up to 4%, eligible after three months of service.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage (must be elected during new hire onboarding).

Company-Provided Standard Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Paid Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, company-paid Federal holidays, and floating holidays.
• Professional Development: Corporate support to maintain active credentials, acquire new certifications, and advance career skills.

Additional Incentives

• Eligibility for professional referral bonuses, as well as role-specific sign-on or relocation assistance based on contract criteria.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, and terms are governed by official plan documents and contract requirements.

Salary

Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and reflect pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.