Defense Quantum Applications Lead (TS/SCI Eligible)

black.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 164,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Applications Lead, Defense, to shape and advance defense and national security applications strategy within the Industry Applications team.

You will partner with Business Development, Applications, Algorithms, and Software to translate defense needs into credible quantum computing opportunities, with a background in defense tech and ability to develop fluency in quantum computing. Ideal candidate has U.S.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in U.S. defense, national security, or aerospace contexts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, chemistry, or materials science.
• Strong communication and technical storytelling abilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior applications lead for defense and national security efforts.
• Collaborate with Business Development on customer engagement and proposals.
• Engage with senior officials, defense primes, and national laboratories.
• Translate priorities into application opportunities with case for quantum advantage.
• Develop customer-facing narratives, briefings, and white papers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and define scope.
• Act as project owner for selected engagements with milestones and deliverables.
• Help define PsiQuantum’s broader defense strategy and go-to-market approach.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in physics/engineering/related field

Job description

PsiQuantum in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Applications Lead, Defense, to shape and advance defense and national security applications strategy within the Industry Applications team.

You will partner with Business Development, Applications, Algorithms, and Software to translate defense needs into credible quantum computing opportunities, with a background in defense tech and ability to develop fluency in quantum computing. Ideal candidate has U.S.