CareerPlan

Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications (Defense)

Albuquerque, New MexicoFull-time$160k–$200k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develop hybrid quantum applications for defense missions, translating problem statements into quantum code and integrating solutions into workflows.

Role type

Staff Scientist (Quantum Applications)

Builds

Quantum solutions for defense sector customers

Domain

Quantum Computing / Defense

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantum algorithm development, Python, Qiskit, C++, resource estimation, benchmarking, hybrid quantum-classical workflows

Preferred skills

Agentic-AI development, open-source contributions, quantum solutions industry experience

Technologies

IonQ Tempo, Qiskit, Python, C++