Senior Quantum Computer Scientist

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, a leader in defense and quantum technologies, seeks a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to drive research, design, and development of quantum computing solutions for data analytics and exploitation.

You will lead the end-to-end development of quantum-based algorithms, collaborate with AI/ML teams, and communicate results through high-quality documentation and presentations to customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantum computing theory and algorithms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and proposals.
• Ability to work independently in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development of quantum computing technologies for data analytics and exploitation.
• Lead conception, modelling, simulation, and testing of quantum-based algorithms and applications from idea to prototype.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to create performance models for quantum hardware and test designs on HPC clusters.
• Produce technical documentation and communicate results to internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Write proposals for new R&D contracts and guide projects to milestones with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantum computing concepts

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics or Applied Math

Job description

Standard Job Description

For more than 15 years, Lockheed Martin has pioneered cutting-edge quantum technology spanning navigation, communications, and sensing, while leveraging the power of advanced quantum computing. To continue advancing these transformation capabilities, Lockheed Martin QuIC combines enterprise-level engineering rigor with the speed of innovation, empowering delivery of defense-ready quantum capabilities to outpace future threats.

Standard Job Description

For more than 15 years, Lockheed Martin has pioneered cutting-edge quantum technology spanning navigation, communications, and sensing, while leveraging the power of advanced quantum computing. To continue advancing these transformation capabilities, Lockheed Martin QuIC combines enterprise-level engineering rigor with the speed of innovation, empowering delivery of defense-ready quantum capabilities to outpace future threats.

We Are Seeking a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist To:

• Perform research, analysis, design, and development of emerging technologies, techniques, and systems for data analytics and exploitation using quantum computing.
• Lead the conception, modelling, simulation, implementation, and testing of quantum based algorithms and applications, driving them from idea through validated prototype.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML development teams to create performance modelling algorithms for quantum hardware and to leverage high performance compute clusters for testing and optimisation of designs.
• Produce high quality technical documentation, including reports, proposals, and presentation materials, and communicate results effectively to internal teammates, external customers, and industry partners.
• Write proposals for new research and development contracts. Guide technical development projects, ensuring milestones are met while fostering strong, collaborative relationships across multiple business areas, with internal and external customers, suppliers, and academic or industry collaborators.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills, thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, and demonstrate the capacity to lead complex technical initiatives.

Focuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defence and commercial customers. Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project. Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms; Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems; Develops AI algorithms for mission systems; Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems; Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques; Optimises the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms; Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements; Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modelling, testing, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the physics and mathematics associated with Quantum Computing and the design and development of algorithms and applications of Quantum Computing
• Strong technical writing, presentation and overall communication skills for reports, proposals, technical presentations, and interaction with customers, team members, suppliers, and academic/industry collaborators
• Strong communication skills to discuss concepts with experts and non-experts
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a geographically distributed team environment
• U.S. Citizen with willingness and ability to obtain security clearance

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of demonstrated quantum compute algorithm design experience
• PhD in Physics, Applied Math, or related area of study clearance

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $185400.00 - $344400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programmes may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programmes are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours a month of Paid Time Out (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.