Quantum Engineer SME

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver technical expertise and analysis across quantum computing technologies, including quantum machine learning, quantum architectures, and quantum simulation.
• Provide functional analysis, system design, integration support, documentation, and strategic advice for exceptionally challenging GEOINT problems requiring specialized knowledge in quantum computing.
• Apply principles and methods from quantum machine learning and related quantum computing fields to address highly complex, narrowly scoped technical challenges in engineering and other scientific applications.
• Perform trade studies and conduct analyses to evaluate proposed quantum machine learning approaches, review technical reports, assess product-quality impacts, and characterize performance using quantum simulation or related technologies to support verification and quality assurance.
• Serve as an SME across topic areas such as R&D in quantum computing, quantum machine learning, classical machine learning, classical computing, and GEOINT data domains.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline with 10+ years; or a Masters degree with 12+ years experience.
• More than 5 years of demonstrated experience supporting quantum computing.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community or related mission areas.
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Clouds, quantum simulation tools, PennyLane, Qiskit, or Quantum Encoding.
• At least 3 years of experience developing algorithms in one or more areas such as image processing, object detection, image classification, synthetic image generation, anomaly detection, or graph-based routing.
• At least 3 years of experience developing algorithms related to GEOINT missions, Electro-Optical imagery, and/or Hyper-Spectral Imagery.
• At least 2 years of experience creating briefing materials and technical documentation to translate quantum computing concepts for non-technical audiences.

Desired Skills

• One of the following experience/education combinations: 15 years of experience and a PhD, or 18 years of experience and a MA/MS degree, or 20 years of experience with a BA/BS degree, along with recognition in a discipline relevant to the position.
• Recognition may include distinctions from federal, national, or international professional organizations or academia, as well as relevant publications in reputable media.