Guidehouse is looking to hire a Quantum Physicist to support advancements in quantum science research, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, for the design and generation of technologies for the Department of Defense. The role involves serving as a strategic technical advisor to program managers supporting DARPA clients, assessing emerging technologies, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables.
Requirements
- FIVE (5) or more years' experience with theoretical or experimental quantum science research, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications; Doctorate degree may be used in lieu of FIVE (5) of the required years' experience.
- FIVE (5) or more years' experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences; Doctorate degree may be used in lieu of FIVE (5) of the required years' experience.
- Experience managing programs or projects across various stages of their lifecycle
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 the Department of Defense.
- serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers supporting our Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 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,
- facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DARPA stakeholders.
Other
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
- Doctoral Degree in a STEM field
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Experience with Department of Defense research and development programs
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and editing
