Advanced Quantum Scientist

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by quantum information science? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by quantum computing advances? We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical and experimental skills to improve quantum computing, communications, and sensing capabilities for the DoD. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs and provide direct quantum support in their laboratory environment. You’ll mentor and learn from teammates, run advanced experiments, study and evaluate complex data, and recommend changes and alternative solutions. Join us as we use quantum information science for good in the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their questions and needs
• Provide direct quantum support in a laboratory environment
• Mentor and learn from teammates
• Run advanced experiments in quantum materials or qubit control
• Study and evaluate complex experimental data
• Recommend changes and alternative solutions
• Convey complex quantum concepts to a broad audience, both written and verbally
• Collaborate with individuals from varied backgrounds and expertise

Requirements

• Experience with theory and experimentation of quantum materials or qubit control
• Experience handling large data sets, including data collection, manipulation, and analysis
• Experience evaluating and interpreting experimental data
• Ability to convey complex concepts to a vast audience either written or verbally
• Ability to work collaboratively with varied backgrounds and expertise
• Demonstrated authorship of scientific publications on theory and experimentation of quantum materials or qubit control
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience leading and managing teams of scientists and engineers
• Knowledge of low and room temperature qubit measurements, including MKS
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, ion trapping, superconducting circuits, or photonics
• Knowledge of optical readout and coherent control of spin qubits, electrical readout, or integration with CMOS devices
• Doctorate degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work models include:

• Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with expectations aligned to leadership and role needs. May also require visits to customer facilities.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.