Senior Quantum Computing Scientist — Defense Tech

Lockheed Martin; 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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado seeks a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to research and develop quantum algorithms, model and test prototypes, and collaborate with AI/ML teams on performance modeling for quantum hardware.

You will write proposals, guide projects to milestones, and communicate results to customers and partners, leveraging high performance compute clusters for testing and optimization. A PhD and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance are required.

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
• 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
• Willingness and ability to obtain security clearance and comply with security requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform research, analysis, design, and development of emerging technologies, techniques, and systems for data analytics and exploitation using quantum computing.
• Lead the conception, modeling, 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 modeling algorithms for quantum hardware and to leverage high performance compute clusters for testing and optimization 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.

Skills

Quantum computing knowledge

Technical writing

Independent work

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Physics or Applied Math

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Colorado seeks a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to research and develop quantum algorithms, model and test prototypes, and collaborate with AI/ML teams on performance modeling for quantum hardware.

You will write proposals, guide projects to milestones, and communicate results to customers and partners, leveraging high performance compute clusters for testing and optimization. A PhD and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance are required.