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Quantum Scientist
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004054)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $47,000 - $107,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Optical Scientist
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Scientific Support Physicist, Senior
Booz Allen —Reston, VA
- $62,000 - $141,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Senior Physicist
Prescient Edge Federal —Herndon, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Photonics Research Scientist
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Physicist - Senior
SOSi —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
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Materials Scientist/Physicist
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Theoretical/Computational Physicist
Enig Associates —Rockville, MD
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004528)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $82,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004233)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $95,000 - $99,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
Director, Quantum Algorithms
Tyto Athene, LLC —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004097)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004037)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $85,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Engineer or Physicist in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (Summer 2026 Start)
The MITRE Corporation —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004360)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $78,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004328)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $83,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004370)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Software development
- Senior level
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004276)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $70,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Java
- Doctor of Philosophy
- COVID-19 protective measures
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003891)
Johns Hopkins University —Gaithersburg, MD
- $6,745.50 - $6,995.33 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- University

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Quantum Scientist

The MITRE Corporation -
McLean, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Technical research projects
Research & development

Full Job Description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Department Summary:

MITRE Labs inspires breakthroughs in applied science and advanced technology to transform the future of U.S. scientific and economic leadership. Our goal: innovation to support our mission of solving problems for a safer world. In addition to executing on a rich set of programs sponsored through the six Federal Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) that MITRE operates on behalf of its sponsors, MITRE Labs works with broader federal, state, and local government to develop robust partnerships with industry and academia to drive impact in the public interest.

In support of this mission, MITRE Labs operates several Innovation Centers which focus on various technologies. The Emerging Technologies Innovation Center (ETIC) focuses on emerging technologies that have the opportunity to provide transformational solutions to MITRE sponsors in the mid-to-long term. The Quantum, Optics, and Imaging (QOI) Department is a department in ETIC that provides innovative solutions to address new opportunities and challenges associated with these and other novel emerging technologies. We have a strong foundation of technical expertise across the broad spectrum of these technologies that our sponsors can draw upon to develop new capabilities as well as assess their vulnerabilities and respond to emerging risks. To meet increased demand, we are looking to hire a quantum technologies specialist that can support both traditional and non-traditional sponsors as well as shaping and implementing our internal strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Contribute to projects in one or more of the following areas: quantum computing, quantum sensors, and/or quantum communications.
Communicate results to government sponsors via presentations and reports.
Help shape MITRE Quantum Information Science and Technology Strategy
Coordinate to expand quantum technologies work program

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute to the quantum work program; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Expertise in quantum information sciences and technologies.
Demonstrated high-level research contributions
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Ability to work on interdisciplinary topics and communicate well across scientific groups
Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in Physics, Quantum, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience in one or more areas of quantum information such as quantum computing, quantum networking, and/or quantum sensing.
Experience in working with government

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$103,600 - $129,500 - $155,400 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Quantum Scientist

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004054)

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Senior Physicist

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Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004037)

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Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004360)

Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004328)

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004370)

Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004276)

Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003891)

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