Senior Research Engineer – Defense Quantum Applications Lead

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• 15 yrs of related experience is required
• Significant an relevant professional experience supporting military operations, defense analysis, operational planning, acquisition, research and development, or related Department of Defense activities.
• Ability to analyze complex operational or technical problems and develop structured, quantitative approaches to solving them.
• Strong understanding of mathematical modeling, optimization, decision analysis, simulation, or related analytical methods.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical efforts with limited supervision.
• Excellent critical thinking and judgment, including the ability to evaluate incomplete information, challenge assumptions, and develop defensible recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists, operational personnel, and senior leaders.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• Prior U.S. military service, with preference for candidates possessing relevant operational, planning, command, analytical, or mission experience.
• Experience applying operations research, optimization, modeling and simulation, or advanced analytics to real-world military problems.
• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts, including quantum optimization, quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical methods, or quantum computational architectures.
• Experience working with quantum computing platforms, researchers, software development environments, or commercial quantum technology providers.
• Experience identifying and evaluating emerging technologies for potential military applications.
• Experience leading DoD research, experimentation, prototyping, or technology transition activities.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition, science and technology, experimentation, and operational communities.
• Experience developing technical proposals and establishing new government-sponsored research programs.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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