Remote Quantum Information Scientist

ManTech; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to join our team in a fully remote role. You will advance quantum information science and optical quantum systems, translating complex phenomena into experimental prototypes and publishable research with a focus on continuous-variable photonics.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics or related field and 4+ years in quantum computing or quantum information science.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in quantum computing or quantum information science.
• Experience translating models into prototypes or specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foundational and applied research in quantum information science with a specialized focus on continuous-variable photonic quantum computing.
• Lead theoretical algorithm discovery, establishing novel qubit modalities, and engineering advanced error-correction schemes tailored for optical and photonic quantum systems.
• Prioritizing experimental physics integration within photonics modalities over alternative architectures.
• Translating complex mathematical models and quantum physical phenomena into experimental prototypes, technical specifications, and publishable findings.
• Collaborating closely with academic partners and cross-functional engineering teams to map cross-platform control policies to alternative modalities.
• Documenting research progress and disseminating findings through technical papers, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Quantum computing

Theoretical algorithms

Quantum error correction

Experimental quantum physics

Travel up to 25%

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to join our team in a fully remote role. You will advance quantum information science and optical quantum systems, translating complex phenomena into experimental prototypes and publishable research with a focus on continuous-variable photonics.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics or related field and 4+ years in quantum computing or quantum information science.