Quantum Technology SME – Defense RDT&E Strategy Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a QBID Quantum Technology SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering in Arlington, VA. This senior role collaborates with DoW leaders and the RDT&E community to advance quantum capabilities and modernization efforts.

You will develop roadmaps, briefings, and executive‑level products while coordinating with laboratories, industry, academia, and international partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in quantum technologies.
• Must have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 15 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and capability gaps in the Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance portfolio.
• Develop technology roadmaps, strategic assessments, presentations, and executive‑level products to support modernization and investment planning.
• Coordinate with the RDT&E community including government labs, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners.
• Analyze and track technical programs, assist in evaluations, requirements development, and transition planning.
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products for senior leadership decision‑making.

Skills

Quantum technologies

Education

PhD in a hard science or engineering

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a QBID Quantum Technology SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering in Arlington, VA. This senior role collaborates with DoW leaders and the RDT&E community to advance quantum capabilities and modernization efforts.

You will develop roadmaps, briefings, and executive‑level products while coordinating with laboratories, industry, academia, and international partners.