Quantum Sensing Engineer at SAIC

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantum Sensing, Program Planning, Atomic Clocks, Atom Interferometers, Quantum Magnetometers, Rydberg Sensors, Single Photon Detectors, Space Environment Deployment, Radiation-Hardened Electronics, Laser Optical Systems, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Cryogenic Systems, Quantum Networking, Systems Engineering, Requirements Definition, System Architecting

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is seeking a TS/SCI (with Poly) cleared Quantum Sensing Engineer responsible for providing high quality advisory services and program planning, implementation, and integration for Quantum Sensing and Networking efforts for Space Applications. As part of the team, this person will be required to collaborate with others, as well as work individually, on strategies, roadmaps and recommended solutions for the implementation of Quantum Sensing and Networking Modalities. These modalities include atomic clocks, atom interferometers, quantum magnetometers, Rydberg sensors, and single photon detectors, among others. In this role, the Quantum Sensing Engineer will work with the customer to develop a quantum portfolio and will be a key performer of its implementation. The engineer will work with the Customer to enhance and broaden the current efforts, as well as identifying new modalities of interest. Understanding how to deploy components of a Quantum System into the Space Environment is a key aspect of the task. These enabling component technologies include space-qualified (radiation-hardened and temperature-resistant) electronics, laser optical systems, photonic integrated circuits, vapor cells, space-qualified photodetectors, and cryogenic systems. In addition, this person will need to support the Customer’s Quantum Networking efforts. The Quantum Sensing Engineer will be expected to support the design, assembly, deployment, and testing of these technologies. The Quantum Sensing Engineer will also need to be able to: Engage government, industry, and academic institutions to leverage their expertise in these domains. An ability to maintain and develop new networks is essential to this task 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 Required Education: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and fifteen years or more experience. 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 Required Skills: 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 Desired Experience and Certifications: Experience in a DoD/IC environment Demonstrated technical writing and briefing Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly

Responsibilities

The Quantum Sensing Engineer will provide high-quality advisory services and program planning for Quantum Sensing and Networking efforts related to Space Applications, collaborating on strategies and roadmaps for implementing various quantum modalities. This role involves working closely with the customer to develop and implement a quantum portfolio, enhancing current efforts and identifying new areas of interest, including the deployment of quantum system components into the space environment.