Quantum Scientist/Quantum Engineer

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Department Summary:

MITRE Labs inspires breakthroughs in applied science and advanced technology to transform the future of U.S. scientific and economic leadership. Our goal: innovation to support our mission of solving problems for a safer world. In addition to executing on a rich set of programs sponsored through the six Federal Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) that MITRE operates on behalf of its sponsors, MITRE Labs works with broader federal, state, and local government to develop robust partnerships with industry and academia to drive impact in the public interest.

In support of this mission, MITRE Labs operates several Innovation Centers which focus on various technologies. The Emerging Technologies Innovation Center (ETIC) focuses on emerging technologies that have the opportunity to provide transformational solutions to MITRE sponsors in the mid-to-long term. The Quantum, Optics, and Imaging (QOI) Department is a department in ETIC that provides innovative solutions to address new opportunities and challenges associated with these and other novel emerging technologies. We have a strong foundation of technical expertise across the broad spectrum of these technologies that our sponsors can draw upon to develop new capabilities as well as assess their vulnerabilities and respond to emerging risks. To meet increased demand, we are looking to hire a quantum technologies specialist that can support both traditional and non-traditional sponsors as well as shaping and implementing our internal strategy.

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 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or 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
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must be able 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:

• PhD 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:

$126,800 - $158,500 - $190,200 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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