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SAIC · 9 hours ago

Quantum Sensing Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Quantum Sensing Engineer responsible for providing high quality advisory services and program planning for Quantum Sensing and Networking efforts for Space Applications. The role involves collaborating with customers to develop a quantum portfolio and supporting the design, assembly, deployment, and testing of quantum technologies.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Engage government, industry, and academic institutions to leverage their expertise in these domains

Evaluate and report on new quantum technologies which may impact Space Applications

Provide systems engineering activities such as Concept of Operations Formulation, Requirements Definition, Analysis and Engineering, System Architecting, System Analysis and Design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, System & Operations Performance Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Analysis & Estimation, Decision Analysis, and Physical Configuration Analysis (PCA)

Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into component specifications

Qualification

Experimental Quantum PhysicsQuantum Mechanics ApplicationsTechnology TransitionTechnical LeadershipTechnical WritingIndependent OperationDoD/IC Environment ExperienceCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Masters in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Engineering Physics, or similar field, and three (3) years or more experience; Ph.D. (same disciplines as listed above for the Masters) and one (1) year or more experience

Active TS/SCI with Poly

Skilled in Experimental Quantum Physics, Physical Chemistry, or Engineering Physics

Understands quantum mechanics applications in a laboratory setting

Ability to transition technology from the laboratory to the field

Strong communicator that can consult on technical discussions and provide technical recommendations across many levels of the program to include senior leadership

Technical leadership and general problem solving related to software design, architecture, and execution in an oversight position

Ability to operate both independently and without direct supervision

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly