Quantum Engineer SME

DCS Corporation; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Springfield, Virginia, is looking for a Quantum Engineer SME to apply expertise in quantum computing technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance and conduct analyses to solve GEOINT challenges.

Essential qualifications include a PhD and 10+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 12+ years in related fields, alongside active security clearance. You will support complex projects using quantum algorithms and machine learning for defense and intelligence applications.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to sensitivity of requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance necessary.
• 10+ years' experience with a PhD or 12+ years with a Masters.
• 5+ years supporting quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise across quantum computing technologies.
• Conduct analyses and evaluations using quantum and classical methods.
• Develop algorithms related to GEOINT missions and imagery.

Skills

Quantum computing technologies

Quantum machine learning

System design

GEOINT challenges

Technical documentation

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Masters degree

Tools

PennyLane

Qiskit

Quantum simulation tools

Job description

DCS is an employee-owned organization with a reputation for agile and efficient development of technology solutions for U.S. Defense, Aerospace, Human Factors, and Security markets. We continue to provide innovative solutions with our multidisciplinary teams formed with exceptional employees. The DCS Air and Space Technology Sector are seeking a qualified candidate to apply subject matter expertise in the areas of quantum engineering, analysis, and system design of complex programming projects supporting National Agencies.

The Quantum Engineer SME will provide expert guidance on quantum computing technologies and deliver advanced support for complex GEOINT challenges. This role includes conducting analysis, designing systems, and evaluating performance using both quantum and classical methods.

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 of the following: 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, ElectroOptical imagery, and/or HyperSpectral 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.