Quantum Engineer SME

DCS Corp; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp in Springfield, Virginia, is seeking a qualified candidate for a role in quantum engineering and analysis. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to support complex programming projects for National Agencies, delivering technical expertise in quantum computing technologies and addressing GEOINT-related challenges.

This role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD with over 10 years of experience or a Masters with 12 years in related fields, particularly in quantum computing and algorithm development.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance needed.
• 10+ years experience with a PhD or 12+ years with a Masters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise in quantum computing technologies.
• Provide functional analysis and system design for GEOINT problems.
• Apply principles of quantum machine learning to complex challenges.

Skills

Quantum computing technologies

Quantum machine learning

Quantum architectures

Quantum simulation

Technical documentation

Image processing

GEOINT missions

Algorithm development

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics

Masters degree in related field

BA/BS degree along with recognition

Tools

PennyLane

Qiskit

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 is 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.

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

• US citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• 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

• 15 years of experience and a PhD.
• 18 years of experience and a MA/MS degree.
• 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.