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Guidehouse · 1 month ago

Quantum Computing Advanced Research SME

US - MD, Rockville

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $173K/yr

2+ years exp

Guidehouse is a company focused on advancing quantum science research. The Quantum Computing Advanced Research SME will support a team of researchers in driving innovations in quantum technologies and serve as a strategic advisor on government-funded research and development programs.

AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in quantum science research, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, for the design and generation of technologies for our federal clients

Serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers supporting our federal client, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs

Work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies

Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to stakeholders

Qualification

Quantum computingQuantum-information processingResearch experienceDoctoral degreeTechnical SETAManaging multi-disciplinary researchTransitioning research products

Required

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal 'TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)' with a polygraph security clearance

Doctoral Degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

TWO (2) or more years' post-PhD experience in quantum-information processing and/or quantum computing

Preferred

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal security clearance with a polygraph

SIX (6) or more years of research experience in quantum computing, demonstrating a deep understanding of physical systems, quantum-information processing, error correction, and fault tolerance

TWO (2) or more years' experience as a Technical SETA

TWO (2) or more years' experience managing multi-disciplinary, multi-institution research

TWO (2) or more years' experience in the IC, including experience with transitioning research products to other organizations