IonQ · 12 hours ago
Senior Staff Quantum Field Engineer - Federal Department of War
College Park, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $253K/yr
10+ years expIonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Senior Quantum Field Engineer will lead client discussions, inspire solutions with the US Department of Defense, and collaborate with various teams to drive the implementation of quantum applications in business domains.
ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Inspire and co-engineer solutions with the US Department of Defense by explaining IonQ's strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications
Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team
Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products
Navigate competitive objection handling
Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members
Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows
Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with the development of useful quantum algorithms, together with the IonQ Application team
Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large
Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities
Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities
This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always comes first
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles or equivalent capacity. The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer-facing skills are critical
US Citizen, with Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance or have the ability to complete one if required
5+ years of focused experience with technology companies that support US DoD missions
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing
Mission-oriented person - driven to help the US Federal Government Department of War
Preferred
Master's or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing
Time on the customer side in various verticals included leadership roles - this provides customer empathy
Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK
Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks
Expert architecture skills across various technologies ('full stack skills')
Experience leading technical events
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401K
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
A home internet stipend
Pet insurance
Company
IonQ
IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Heights Capital ManagementSamsung Catalyst FundCambium Capital Partners
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2025-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $372.6M
Leadership Team
Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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