Quantum Scientist Lead

The MITRE Corporation

$156K — $234K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's, or 3 years with a PhD in related fields.
  • Expertise in quantum information sciences and technologies.
  • Proven track record of high-level research contributions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with diverse scientific groups.
  • U.S. citizenship required for Secret clearance eligibility.
  • Position demands 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to projects involving quantum computing, sensing, or communications.
  • Present findings to government sponsors through reports and presentations.
  • Help develop MITRE's Quantum Information Science and Technology Strategy.
  • Coordinate efforts to expand the quantum technologies work program.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility with 50% on-site requirement.
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum technology.
  • Engagement in influential projects with government impact.
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary scientific teams to foster innovation.
Full Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to projects in one or more of the following areas: quantum computing, quantum sensors, and/or quantum communications.
  • Communicate results to government sponsors via presentations and reports.
  • Help shape MITRE Quantum Information Science and Technology Strategy
  • Coordinate to expand quantum technologies work program


Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree or 3 years of related experience with a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute to the quantum work program; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
  • Expertise in quantum information sciences and technologies.
  • Demonstrated high-level research contributions
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Ability to work on interdisciplinary topics and communicate well across scientific groups
  • Must be U.S. citizen in order to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
  • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's in Physics, Quantum, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience in one or more areas of quantum information such as quantum computing, quantum networking, and/or quantum sensing.
  • Experience in working with government


This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$156,400 - $195,500 - $234,600 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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