Remote Quantum Research Scientist: CV Photonics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

MANTECH International Corporation seeks a Quantum Research Scientist for a remote role in the United States. You will advance quantum information science and optical quantum systems, translating theory into experimental prototypes and publishable research, with collaboration across academia and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a technical field and 4+ years in quantum computing, with occasional travel and a strong publication record. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience working in quantum computing or quantum information science.
• Demonstrated foundational research experience in theoretical algorithm discovery, novel qubit modalities, quantum error-correction schemes, or experimental quantum physics.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex mathematical models and physical phenomena into experimental prototypes or technical specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conducting foundational and applied research to advance quantum information science, with a specialized focus on continuous-variable (CV) photonic quantum computing.
• Leading 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

Quantum information science

Experimental quantum physics

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline

Job description

MANTECH International Corporation seeks a Quantum Research Scientist for a remote role in the United States. You will advance quantum information science and optical quantum systems, translating theory into experimental prototypes and publishable research, with collaboration across academia and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a technical field and 4+ years in quantum computing, with occasional travel and a strong publication record. Competitive benefits apply.