Description Are you passionate about the future of quantum information science and its emergent impact in computing, communications and sensing technologies? Do you enjoy solving unusual problems with multidisciplinary teams? If you are graduating with a degree in physics, quantum engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely-related field and want to work in quantum science, we'd love to have you join our team! We are seeking a creative quantum scientist to help us grow new projects and mature existing ones. As a member of our team, you will contribute to experimental and theoretical research in quantum information science that spans multiple physical quantum computing platforms, quantum sensing, and more. You will join our hardworking team of quantum scientists who are passionate about building new and exciting solutions to expand the state-of-the-art in quantum science. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork. Our team is committed to integrity and honesty, and values substance and innovation. As a Quantum Research Scientist at APL you will... Craft experiments for cloud or in-house quantum systems, and report findings to internal technical teams. Support existing programs through building noise models of quantum systems, iterative data acquisition, and analysis. Work collaboratively with other APL staff to identify emerging challenges with quantum solutions. Support ongoing programs in quantum information science by making immediate contributions to efforts developing quantum characterization, control, and error correction strategies in solid-state qubit systems. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications if you... Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Have 1+ year experience with quantum technologies such as solid-state quantum computing. Have a strong desire to work in an interdisciplinary, applied science environment. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Are willing to occasionally travel to sponsor sites, conferences and workshops. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and need to meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... Have a Master's Degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Have hands-on experimental experience with solid-state qubit operation. Have experience developing simulations and/or executing cloud experiments in one or more quantum programming environments such as IBM’s Qiskit, Google’s Cirq, or Pennylane. Are experienced with test equipment control and data analysis in python. Have experience modeling multi-level, multi-qubit, and/or light-matter interactions. Have experience with high-performance computing and physics-based modeling. Have a record of significant contributions on collaborative projects pursuing highly sophisticated objectives. Have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. Why work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity of perspectives, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $230,000 Annually