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Pivot Path Solutions lists this Quantum Researcher Scientist opportunity in gaithersburg, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area,Pivot Path Solutions, LLC is a government contracting and business solutions firmthat offers enterprise IT solutions, strategic and acquisition planning, organizational development, and medical research and analytics services to help customers adapt and thrive in changing market conditions.We are seeking a Quantum Research Scientist to support an anticipated National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) quantum research program. This is an onsite position in Gaithersburg, MD.
Position Summary
The Quantum Research Scientist will conduct theoretical, experimental, or computational research supporting quantum information science and advanced measurement technologies. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in one or more areas, including quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communications and networking, quantum optics, superconducting or atomic quantum systems, quantum algorithms, or quantum error correction.
Key Responsibilities
Design and conduct theoretical, computational, or laboratory-based quantum research
Develop and evaluate quantum devices, algorithms, experimental systems, measurement methods, or network protocols
Characterize quantum-system performance, including noise, fidelity, coherence, uncertainty, scalability, and reliability
Develop scientific software for modeling, simulation, instrument control, data acquisition, processing, and visualization
Support quantum-system benchmarking, verification, calibration, and measurement standards
Analyze experimental and simulation results using statistically sound and reproducible methods
Prepare technical reports, research papers, procedures, presentations, and supporting documentation
Present research findings during technical reviews, conferences, and stakeholder meetings
Collaborate with physicists, engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, government researchers, universities, and industry partners
Maintain accurate research records and comply with laboratory safety, information-security, and data-integrity requirements
Required Qualifications
Must be a US citizen.
Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, or a closely related field. A master’s degree with at least five years of directly relevant research experience may be considered
Demonstrated research experience in at least one quantum information science area
Experience designing experiments, developing theoretical or computational models, or evaluating complex scientific systems
Proficiency with Python or a comparable scientific programming language
Experience with scientific data analysis, visualization, and reproducible research practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary research team
Ability to satisfy applicable federal facility-access, information-security, and export-control requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with superconducting circuits or qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, quantum photonics, single-photon systems, quantum sensors, or comparable quantum platforms
Knowledge of quantum tomography, benchmarking, error correction, fault tolerance, quantum algorithms, or many-body simulation
Experience with quantum-network architecture, entanglement distribution, routing protocols, control-plane development, or network simulation
Experience with cryogenic systems, microwave or RF measurements, lasers, optical systems, FPGA/RFSoC platforms, or microfabrication
Familiarity with Git, Linux, laboratory automation, and scientific software-development practices
Knowledge of precision measurement, calibration, measurement uncertainty, SI traceability, or technical standards development
Record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, patents, or successful research prototypes
Previous experience supporting NIST, another federal laboratory, a university research center, or a commercial quantum-technology program
What We Offer:
Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. The Company offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
Health Saving Account (HSA)
Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
Education Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
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Worksite address
gaithersburg, MD, 20883, US
Who can apply
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