Quantum SME

INCA Engineering; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Personal time off

Job summary

INCA Engineering seeks a Quantum Subject Matter Expert to guide complex GEOINT challenges using quantum and classical methods. The role emphasizes analysis, system design, and performance evaluation with hands-on on-site support in quantum science.

Key responsibilities include evaluating quantum architectures, machine learning approaches, and simulation tools, while translating advanced concepts for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree/experience requirements include TS/SCI clearance and extensive quantum computing background.
• Minimum of 5+ years supporting quantum computing and IC-related space experience.
• 15 years with a PhD OR 18 years with MA/MS OR 20 years with BS plus discipline recognition.
• 3+ years with quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum clouds, simulation tools or QML toolkits.
• 3+ years with image processing, object detection, classification or graph-based routing.
• 2+ years creating briefing materials translating quantum concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of quantum computing technologies for GEOINT challenges.
• Perform functional analysis, design, integration, documentation and advisory work on quantum computing topics.
• Apply principles of quantum machine learning and related technologies to engineering problems.
• Conduct trade studies, review proposed quantum methods, and assess impacts on product quality and performance.
• Cover SME areas including R&D of quantum computing and quantum machine learning.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Quantum machine learning

Quantum architectures

Quantum encoding

GEOINT data domains

Classical machine learning

Trade studies

Quantum simulation methods

Education

PhD in relevant field

MA/MS in relevant field

BS in relevant field

Tools

PennyLane

Qiskit

Job description

Title: Quantum Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Description

INCA Engineering isseeking a Quantum Engineer SME to provide expert guidance on quantum computing technologies in support of complex GEOINT challenges. The role involves analysis, system design, and performance evaluation using quantum and classical methods.

As a Quantum Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will provide on-site technical support in quantum scienceanalysis, system design, and performance evaluation using quantum and classical methods

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of quantum computing technologies such as quantum machine learning, quantum architectures, and quantum simulation.
• Provide functional analysis, design, integration, documentation and advice on difficult GEOINT problems that require significant knowledge and/or experience in quantum computing technologies.
• Apply principles, methods, and knowledge of functional areas (quantum machine learning and related quantum computing technologies) for difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications.
• Ability to conduct trade studies and provide analysis to review/asses proposed quantum machine learning methods, technical reports, assess impacts on product quality, and characterize performance using quantum simulation (or related technologies) to support verification or product quality.
• SME topic areas include R&D of quantum computing, quantum machine learning, classical machine learning, classical computing, and GEOINT data domains.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting quantum computing
• Experience with Intelligence Community or related mission space
• 15 years of experience and a PhD degree. Or a MA/MS degree and 18 years of experience. Or a BS/BS degree and 20 years of experience and be recognized within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position.*
• 3 or more total years of experience working with one or more topic areas of Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Clouds, Quantum simulation tools, PennyLane, Qiskit, or Quantum Encoding.
• 3 or more total years of experience developing algorithms from one or more topic areas of image processing, object detection, image classification, synthetic image generation, anomaly detection or graph-based routing.
• 3 or more total years of experience developing algorithms with one or more topic areas of GEOINT missions, Electro-Optical and / or Hyper-Spectral Imagery.
• 2 or more total years of experience creating briefing materials and technical documents translating quantum computing concepts to non-technical audiences.

Location: Springfield,VA

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INCA Engineering is a Veteran Owned small business providing research and technology development solutions that deliver positive impact on our world through creative innovation. Since 2008, we have combined a passion for our work with deep technical expertise to tackle our clients’ greatest challenges.

INCA Engineering offers an excellent benefits package, professional development, and fosters a highly skilled workforce while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include personal time off, medical Insurance and 401k plan.

INCA Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)