Quantum Researcher – Superconducting

Security Clearance Requirement: Active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance
Location: On-Site
Relocation: Relocation support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered
Travel: Occasional; typically, no more than 5%

JTEC Consulting LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting Defense and Intelligence programs. We bring decades of cleared operational experience to advance mission-critical capabilities through agile, modern technology and data solutions.

JTEC Consulting LLC is seeking individuals with experience in quantum physics with specific experience in superconducting qubit physics and related fields / technologies, to work in support of a federal government program.

This position requires experience / knowledge in theoretical, experimental, or modeling and simulation with superconducting qubits. Knowledge areas may include but aren’t limited to qubit design / optimization; qubit fabrication, control, and readout; gates; performance benchmarking; and related knowledge / technologies. Demonstrated ability to review and analyze research and reports in this area of study relating to quantum computing and qubit technologies is required.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to envision and articulate new areas of research, exploration, and avenues for novel approaches. This is a dynamic environment and requires team members to be comfortable with leading efforts, providing guidance, and transitioning those efforts for future development, while still monitoring and engaging in ongoing progress. The ability to function as a technical leader (non-supervisory) is strongly desired as is the ability to articulate concepts and work with clarity and professionalism.

• Provide technical support and expertise in the area of quantum information science.
• Assimilate and integrate technical inputs from performers and analyze technical deliverables and reports.
• Assist the government’s technical element in the management of superconducting portfolio.
• Conduct technical writing and materials for presentation.
• Conduct independent review and summaries of related technical literature and emerging technologies and participate in technical exchanges and workshops related to program technical areas.
• Develop and document testing methodology and protocols, ensuring they align with program technology components.
• Coordinate, align, and schedule technology development tasks and perform continuous analysis of technical progress in comparison to planned cost and schedule.
• Perform technical and programmatic risk analysis/review and tracking.

Qualified candidates will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Theoretical, experimental, and / or modeling and simulation of superconducting qubits
  • Qubit design and optimization
  • Qubit fabrication
  • Qubit control and readout
  • Qubit gates
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Analysis of error sources
• The capacity to understand and determine current limitations as well as future improvements is preferred.

• U.S. citizenship.
• Current U.S. government security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance.
• Ability to accurately convey technical and scientific issues to people with varying levels of expertise.
• Ability to write concisely.
• Persuasive speaking/writing skills.

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; qualified candidates with a master's degree in a related discipline will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of related professional experience; experience in related research activity will be considered.
• At least one publication in a related subject area.

• Experience in quantum information research (experimental or…