Quandela

Quandela

Senior Research Scientist US

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Senior

Work authorization requiredDetected 44 days ago
AlgorithmsIntellectual PropertyElectrical EngineeringResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across quantum physics, integrated photonics, electronics, algorithms, software, and engineering.
  • Scientific Research & Innovation Conduct high-level research in quantum computing, quantum photonics, quantum information science, or related areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop novel scientific concepts, models, methods, and experimental or computational approaches aligned with Quandela's technology strategy.
  • Contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of quantum computing architectures, photonic quantum systems, components, algorithms, or enabling technologies.
  • Define and refine research objectives, technical milestones, and scientific work plans in collaboration with research leads, engineers, and program stakeholders.
  • Support the transition from research concepts to proof-of-concept demonstrations, prototypes, and validation milestones.
  • Collaboration & Program Support Work closely with internal R&D teams to support project execution and milestone-driven progress.
  • Support interactions with funding institutions, government agencies, universities, national laboratories, and industrial partners.
  • Contribute to building a culture of scientific excellence, rigor, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, project managers, executives, and external partners.
  • This role will focus on driving scientific excellence, developing innovative concepts, and translating research ideas into experimental, theoretical, or computational results that support Quandela's technology roadmap.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet government program and security requirements.
  • Experience with government-funded research projects, technical reporting, or defense-related R&D programs is an asset.
  • Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet government program and security requirements.

Benefits

  • Ability to connect scientific vision with practical technical execution.

Company info

  • Review scientific results, challenge assumptions, and ensure rigorous research methodology and high-quality technical execution.

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