Senior Quantum & Optical Communications Architect

BOAB Ventures

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with strong optical and quantum communications experience to support advanced research and development efforts within the national security community.

This position provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) supporting the development of next-generation hardware, software, and architectures for mission-critical optical and quantum communication systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, or related field with 9+ years experience.
Experience supporting U.S. Government program management and acquisition lifecycle processes.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations of optical and quantum communication technologies at multiple levels.
Evaluate optical terminals, free-space optical links, photonic components, and quantum architectures.
Assess gaps in high-bandwidth space links, modulation, pointing/tracking, and secure quantum transport.
Develop and evaluate roadmaps, requirements, specs, verification approaches, and transition strategies.
Engage with mission users to understand operational needs and evaluate capabilities.
Prepare systems engineering documentation and program-level briefings with findings.
Support program and acquisition activities, including source selections and system integration planning.