Research Scientist — Advanced Computing & Quantum Methods

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Scientist – Advanced Computing to advance cutting‑edge research in quantum computing, advanced computing systems, photonics, and microelectronics. You will design, test, and report computational experiments, integrating end‑to‑end prototype systems to enable mission‑critical analytics.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear communication of complex concepts across teams, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Education and experience by level: Level 1–3 as described in job posting.
• Provide technical support and expertise in Advanced Computing Systems (ACS).
• Experience with communicating concepts across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise in Advanced Computing Systems (ACS).
• Assimilate and integrate inputs from performers and analyze deliverables.
• Assist the government’s technical element in ACS portfolio management.
• Conduct technical writing and materials for presentation.
• Develop testing methodology and protocols aligned with program components.
• Coordinate technology development tasks and monitor progress vs. cost/schedule.
• Perform risk analysis and tracking.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Git

Verilog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

C

C++

Python

Git

Verilog

Job description

TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Scientist – Advanced Computing to advance cutting‑edge research in quantum computing, advanced computing systems, photonics, and microelectronics. You will design, test, and report computational experiments, integrating end‑to‑end prototype systems to enable mission‑critical analytics.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear communication of complex concepts across teams, with responsibilities spanning