Stealth Communications is hiring multiple Research Physicist specializing in Quantum Topological Superconductivity to lead cutting-edge research in exotic quantum phases, topological matter and emergent superconducting states.

In this role: you will develop and apply next-generation quantum materials, hybrid superconducting-semiconducting systems and Josephson junction architectures for high-performance computing, quantum networking and beyond-classical electronics.

This role is ideal for experimental and theoretical physicists pushing the boundaries of Majorana fermion-based qubits, fault-tolerant quantum computing and emergent many-body quantum states. You will design, fabricate and characterize novel superconducting platforms.. with a focus on ultra-low dissipation transport, non-Abelian quasiparticle behavior and chiral edge modes in engineered materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and test quantum devices based on topological superconductors, hybrid superconducting-semiconducting heterostructures & high-coherence quantum circuits
• Develop Josephson junction-based quantum systems, leveraging gate-tunable superconductivity, proximity effects and fractional Josephson states
• Investigate Majorana zero modes (MZMs), parafermionic states and exotic non-Abelian quasiparticles for topological quantum computation
• Conduct ultra-low-temperature transport experiments using millikelvin cryogenic setups (e.g., dilution refrigerators) and high-precision quantum measurement techniques
• Model topological superconducting phases, Chern-Simons field interactions, and fractionalized charge states using advanced quantum field theory and density functional theory (DFT) simulations
• Engineer fault-tolerant quantum circuits leveraging topologically protected qubits, braiding protocols, and high-coherence hybrid qubit architectures
• Develop low-dimensional materials, including twisted bilayer graphene, van der Waals heterostructures, and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD)-based superconductors
• Collaborate with Stealth’s Advanced Materials Division to develop and refine quantum wafers, superconducting thin films, and heterostructure materials optimized for next-generation superconducting circuits
• Implement machine learning algorithms for quantum state classification, phase transition detection & real-time device tuning in quantum circuits
• Explore superconducting quantum memory, dissipation-free transport, and robust edge-state superconductivity for ultra-energy-efficient quantum devices
• Write internal research papers, contribute to classified reports

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Materials, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics with a focus on topological superconductivity and quantum transport
• 10+ years of experience in experimental or theoretical quantum physics, superconducting systems, or novel quantum materials research
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to start.
• Experience working with classified quantum materials research, defense applications, or high-performance superconducting electronics.
• Strong background in quantum transport measurements, Andreev reflection spectroscopy, and topological band structure analysis.
• Expertise in fabrication of low-dimensional superconducting systems, including molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), atomic-layer deposition (ALD), and nanofabrication lithography.
• Proficiency in Josephson junction engineering, including tunneling spectroscopy, phase-slip analysis, and supercurrent interference effects.
• Experience in Majorana fermion manipulation, braiding operations, and non-Abelian quantum statistics for fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Hands-on expertise in dilution refrigerator setups, superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs), and hybrid quantum devices.
• Proficiency in tight-binding models, Green’s function methods, and tensor network techniques for theoretical modeling of strongly correlated quantum systems.
• Experience with high-fidelity quantum control, noise mitigation techniques, and superconducting qubit coherence enhancement strategies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or C++ for quantum simulation, real-time measurement automation, and computational quantum modeling.
• Experience working with classified quantum materials programs for DoD, DARPA, or national laboratories.

Competitive compensation: $425,000+ annual salary, $400,000 sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.