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To continue advancing these transformation capabilities, Lockheed Martin QuIC combines enterprise-level engineering rigor with the speed of innovation, empowering delivery of defense-ready quantum capabilities to outpace future threats.\nWe are seeking a Senior Quantum Compute Scientist to:\nPerform research, analysis, design, and development of emerging technologies, techniques, and systems for data analytics and exploitation using quantum computing.\nLead the conception, modeling, simulation, implementation, and testing of quantum based algorithms and applications, driving them from idea through validated prototype.\nCollaborate closely with AI/ML development teams to create performance modeling algorithms for quantum hardware and to leverage high performance compute clusters for testing and optimization of designs.\nProduce high quality technical documentation, including reports, proposals, and presentation materials, and communicate results effectively to internal teammates, external customers, and industry partners.\nWrite proposals for new research and development contracts. Guide technical development projects, ensuring milestones are met while fostering strong, collaborative relationships across multiple business areas, with internal and external customers, suppliers, and academic or industry collaborators.\nThe successful candidate will combine strong analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills, thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, and demonstrate the capacity to lead complex technical initiatives.\nStandard Job Description\nFocuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defense and commercial customers. Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project.Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms; Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems; Develops AI algorithms for mission systems; Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems; Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques; Optimizes the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms; Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements; Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modeling, testing, etc.\nBasic Qualifications\nStrong understanding of the physics and mathematics associated with Quantum Computing and the design and development of algorithms and applications of Quantum Computing\nStrong technical writing, presentation and overall communication skills for reports, proposals, technical presentations, and interaction with customers, team members, suppliers, and academic/industry collaborators\nStrong communication skills to discuss concepts with experts and non-experts\nMust be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a geographically distributed team environment\nU.S. Citizen with willingness and ability to obtain security clearance\nDesired Skills\n5+ years of demonstrated quantum compute algorithm design experience\nPhD in Physics, Applied Math, or related area of study clearance\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $185400.00 - $344400.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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