Quantum Algorithm Consultant 

Position: Quantum Algorithm Consultant  

Position Details       

This is a remote position with the possibility of becoming an on-site, full-time position in Rome, NY, with work performed at AFRL and the Innovare Advancement Center at the Rome Griffiss Institute campus.  Should successful Opportunity Capture lead to a full-time Quantum Algorithm position becoming available, candidates must be located, or willing to re-locate, within a commutable distance to Rome, NY.  The successful candidate for the Quantum Algorithm Consultant position is not guaranteed an offer of future full-time employment. 

Due to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.        

Responsibilities and Duties     

This role will perform research and development of quantum algorithms to advance state-of-the art quantum networking and computing. The ideal candidate will:  

• Implement and evaluate quantum algorithms on quantum computers and quantum simulators 

• Advance quantum algorithms through the development of novel solutions on NISQ-era quantum computers and hybrid quantum-classical systems 

• Develop quantum algorithms to perform computationally hard tasks including optimization and classification 

Education and Certifications:     

This project requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in physics, computer science, mathematics, or closely related technical field.   

Required Qualifications:  

• Ph.D. in physics, computer science, mathematics or related field with specialization in quantum information science 

• Experience in classical machine learning, quantum machine learning, computational physics or related field 

• Experience using quantum simulation tools such as PyTorch Quantum, Qiskit, Pennylane, Cirq 

• Has expertise in Information Science, Quantum Computing, and Computational Numerical Methods 

• Clear communication skills and can convey highly complex concepts clearly and concisely in verbal and written platforms 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and opportunity capture. 

• Knowledge of quantum information science and quantum networking including how to implement quantum key distribution or distributed entanglement. 

• Familiar with the physical qubit technologies used to implement quantum algorithms 

• Experience working with analogue and digital quantum computers 

• Knowledge of the problem-spaces in which quantum algorithms can be applied (e.g. QUBO for optimization) 

• GPU programming experience 

Clearance:     

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for, at minimum, Secret access to classified information.      

Travel:     

This position is expected to require 10% travel upon becoming full time.   

Benefits:     

This position is not eligible for company benefits. 

Company Description     

Technergetics is a US-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients locatedthroughout the country.  The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).  At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more.     

We do not discriminate on the basis of   race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.