Quantum Researcher – Physicist

JTEC Consulting • College Park, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking Quantum Physicists to support a federal government program in an on-site, cutting-edge program environment in College Park, Maryland. The company anticipates ongoing hiring needs and will consider relocation support for candidates outside the commuting area. Occasional travel is expected, typically no more than 5%. Candidates should be able to envision and articulate new research areas, exploration opportunities, and novel approaches. The dynamic environment calls for people comfortable leading technical efforts, providing guidance, transitioning efforts for future development, and monitoring and engaging in ongoing progress. Technical leadership without supervisory responsibilities is strongly desired, along with clear, professional communication.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Current U.S. government security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to write concisely.
• Persuasive speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to accurately convey technical and scientific issues to people with varying levels of expertise.
• At least 5 years of related professional experience; experience in related research activity will be considered.
• At least one publication in a related subject area.
• A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is preferred; candidates with a master's degree in a related discipline will be considered.
• Experience in one or more of the listed technical research areas: control systems and sensing; advanced control techniques; superconducting logic and circuitry; quantum computing; quantum characterization, verification, and validation; fault-tolerant quantum computing or quantum error correction; microwave/RF engineering; or quantum information science technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience or equivalent.
• Experience in quantum information research, experimental or theoretical, particularly quantum computing research.
• Expertise in trapped-ion and/or superconducting experiments.
• Expertise in quantum information theory.
• Ability to function as a technical leader without supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise in quantum information science.
• Assimilate and integrate technical inputs from performers and analyze technical deliverables and reports.
• Conduct technical writing and develop or refine briefing materials and other program documentation using MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Independently review and summarize related technical literature and emerging technologies, and participate in conferences and workshops related to program technical areas.
• Develop and document testing methodologies and protocols aligned with program technology components.
• Assess performer results against program metrics.
• Coordinate, align, and schedule technology development tasks, and continuously analyze technical progress against planned cost and schedule.
• Conduct technical and programmatic risk analysis and review, and track risks.

Benefits

• Group medical plans with company-paid employee premiums and subsidized dependent options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 4%, eligible after three months of service.
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability coverage, subject to election during new-hire onboarding.
• Paid time off accrual, company-paid federal holidays, and floating holidays for full-time employees.
• Corporate support to maintain active credentials, acquire new certifications, and advance career skills.
• Eligibility for professional referral bonuses.
• Role-specific sign-on or relocation assistance based on contract criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior