Quantum Computing Engineer Director

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Quantum Computing Engineer Director to lead development of quantum algorithms and integration with classical systems. The role emphasizes designing efficient quantum circuits, evaluating hardware platforms, and guiding hybrid workflows.

You will report to the VP of Full Spectrum Cyber, require 5+ years of related experience, and hold a Secret clearance. The position offers a hybrid schedule in Falls Church, VA with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in advanced statistical analysis, data modeling, and related computational methods for evaluating quantum and classical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation capabilities to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in Python development and familiarity with open-source modeling tools and cloud platforms.
• US citizenship and Secret clearance to start.
• Location: Hybrid schedule to Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of advanced quantum algorithms and circuits.
• Architect and implement quantum software that integrates with classical computing environments.
• Evaluate emerging quantum hardware and platforms to guide adoption strategies.
• Drive experimentation, simulation, and performance validation of quantum solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, research, and mission teams.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Python development

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Quantum circuits

Cloud platforms

Open-source tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Open-source modeling tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Quantum Computing Engineer Director who will develop and advance software solutions for quantum computing systems, with emphasis on creating and optimizing quantum algorithms, designing efficient quantum circuits and integrating quantum capabilities with classical computing environments to address complex computational challenges. This position will report to Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

• Lead the design and development of advanced quantum algorithms and circuits that address complex computational and mission challenges.
• Architect and implement quantum software that integrates with classical computing environments, enabling scalable and efficient hybrid workflows.
• Evaluate emerging quantum hardware, development platforms, and partner technologies to guide adoption strategies and enhance mission capabilities.
• Drive experimentation, simulation, and performance validation of quantum solutions, comparing outcomes across classical and quantum methods
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, research, and mission teams to identify new quantum use cases and accelerate innovation across the enterprise

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Extensive experience in advanced statistical analysis, data modeling, and related computational methods necessary for evaluating and optimizing quantum and classical solutions. Strong communication and presentation capabilities with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences Expertise in Python development along with familiarity in major open-source modeling tools and cloud platforms that support scalable computational workloads
• Security clearance level: Secret clearance required to start
• US citizenship required
• Location: Hybrid schedule to GDIT Falls Church, VA

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $243,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

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