Remote Quantum Sensing Strategist

Booz Allen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Quantum Scientist specializing in quantum sensing to support strategic assessment of emerging quantum technologies for commercial and government markets. You will evaluate practical adoption potential, guiding localization, manufacturing, integration, ruggedization, scaling, and customer adoption strategies.

The role emphasizes translating lab advances into deployable products with a strong emphasis on impact, collaboration with program leadership, and delivering concise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantum sciences research or commercialization.
• Experience with quantum sensors.
• Experience with design, testing, or evaluation using atom interferometers, atomic clocks, quantum magnetometers, quantum RF sensors, or quantum gravimeters.
• Experience bringing complex hardware technologies from development into commercial or operational deployment such as technology transition or commercialization strategy.
• Ability to evaluate technical innovations from both technical and business perspectives.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assess commercial market opportunities and adoption drivers for quantum sensing technologies.
• Evaluate emerging sensor concepts against incumbent and state-of-the-art sensing solutions.
• Analyze manufacturability, scalability, supply chain requirements, and production cost considerations.
• Evaluate system integration requirements, deployment challenges, and operational constraints.
• Assess ruggedization, reliability, maintainability, and fieldability requirements for real-world environments.
• Advise on product-market fit, customer value propositions, and commercialization pathways.
• Develop recommendations regarding technology readiness, transition potential, and market relevance.
• Participate in technical and strategic discussions with program leadership and subject matter experts.
• Produce concise assessments, briefing materials, and decision-support recommendations.

Skills

Experience with quantum technologies

Quantum sensors

5+ years in quantum sciences research

Commercialization strategy

Technical evaluation from science and/

Secret clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Atom interferometers

Atomic clocks

Quantum magnetometers

Quantum RF sensors

Quantum gravimeters

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Quantum Scientist specializing in quantum sensing to support strategic assessment of emerging quantum technologies for commercial and government markets. You will evaluate practical adoption potential, guiding localization, manufacturing, integration, ruggedization, scaling, and customer adoption strategies.

The role emphasizes translating lab advances into deployable products with a strong emphasis on impact, collaboration with program leadership, and delivering concise