Advanced Quantum Scientist

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for an Advanced Quantum Scientist to use analytical and experimental skills to improve quantum computing, communications and sensing capabilities for the Department of Defense. The scientist works closely with a customer to understand their questions and needs and provides direct quantum support in the customer's laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the customer to understand their questions and needs and provide direct quantum support in their laboratory.
• Mentor and learn from teammates, run advanced experiments and study and evaluate complex data.
• Recommend changes and alternative solutions.

Required profile

• Master's degree (a doctorate is preferred).
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; selected applicants are subject to a security investigation.
• Nice to have: 5+ years of laboratory experience, experience leading scientific or engineering teams, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Research, development, testing and evaluation of quantum sensing technologies, including QRF, Rydberg sensors and SQUIDs.
• Quantum materials theory and experimentation or qubit control.
• Collecting, managing, analyzing and interpreting large experimental datasets.
• Scientific publications showing authorship in quantum materials or qubit control.
• Nice to have: low- and room-temperature qubit measurements (MK), quantum algorithms, ion trapping, superconducting circuits or photonics, optical readout, coherent control of spin qubits, electrical readout or CMOS integration.

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care.
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Projected annual salary range of $77,500 to $176,000 depending on location, qualifications and experience.