Physics Quantum Information Senior Scientist, Onsite
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What Your Job Will Be Like:Sandia National Laboratories
¿ quantum information science (QIS) program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist driven by the opportunity to apply the resources of the engineering national laboratory to building quantum systems. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to inspire interdisciplinary teams working on fast‑paced quantum‑computing R&D.
Sandia
¿ s QIS program has been making seminal contributions to the field for over 20 years. This quantum‑program Senior Scientist position is formally attached to the Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications (MESA) Center where Sandia
¿ s quantum program started. Broadly, MESA is responsible for the research, development, and production of microsystems for the nuclear deterrence (ND) and other national security programs.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong professional network, rigorous courage for pursuing high‑risk, high‑reward research, and a willingness to influence strategy at the national to local levels. This role aims to accelerate the development of US utility‑scale quantum computing. If you are driven by the challenge of advancing quantum technologies, are motivated by having a national laboratory at your back and are eager to make a significant impact in the field, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of transforming the future of computing.
Whatyour job will be like
The Quantum Program Senior Scientist will play a leading role at MESA and with quantum‑program stakeholder organizations in developing internal and external partnerships and strategies to secure our Nation’s quantum‑technology future. On any given day you might pivot from a technical deep dive on qubit coherence modeling to a strategic briefing for DOE program managers bridging the gap between hands‑on R&D and national‑scale strategy.
This role is designed to maintain a two‑to‑one ratio between hands‑on R&D oversight and mentoring and strategic leadership and external partnerships. Extensive knowledge of industry and government initiatives plus a deep understanding of quantum technology and business opportunities are needed to ensure that: (1) Sandia is optimally engaged to do its part in accelerating technical progress; and (2) Sandia is positioned to influence and support US industry and academia, achieving optimal outcomes for our critical national‑security programs.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Credibly contribute to and represent all elements of Sandia
¿ s quantum‑information‑science portfolio. - Advise on, plan, communicate, and assist in the execution of national, regional, and Labs' strategies for quantum information science.
- Help recruit, develop, and mentor the next generation of quantum‑information‑science leaders.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships across MESA, Sandia, federal agencies, industry consortia, and academia to align joint R&D objectives and accelerate U.S. quantum technology maturation and adoption.
- Provide an expert voice to challenge and validate…
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