Quantum Research Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, we are pioneering the quantum frontier to deliver decisive advantages for national security. Our mission is to harness quantum‑enabled sensors, computing, and communications that provide unprecedented precision, speed, and resilience for today’s most demanding defense challenges. Guided by a vision of a quantum‑empowered future, we integrate breakthrough research with real‑world applications—building the next generation of quantum. Join us to shape transformative quantum technology that powers the defense missions of tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical/Optical Engineering, or a related field.
2-4 years of hands on work with quantum computing concepts (qubits, gates, basic algorithms) or with laboratory optics (lasers, detectors, alignment).
U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
Strong written/oral skills; able to convey technical ideas to peers and non technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Python/Julia/Matlab for quantum simulations (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq).
Familiarity with laser safety, alignment, and basic optical measurement techniques.
Contribute to field demonstrations of quantum technology.
Participation in research projects, internships, or conference presentations.
Desire for candidate to reside in Colorado; depending on position may offer full-time remote option

Responsibilities

Build and test laboratory scale prototypes, integrate subsystems, and iterate designs to improve performance, robustness, and scalability.
Design and implement quantum algorithms for molecular modeling, materials discovery, scientific computing, optimization, and machine learning tasks relevant to defense missions.
Performs system level modeling, runs test bed experiments, and validates results against theoretical predictions.
Contributes code, data analysis, and documentation to larger project teams; mentors junior staff as needed.
Prepares technical reports, slide decks, and brief updates for internal stakeholders.