Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Federal Department Of War

IonQ

Remote, US
Base: $192,979 - $252,659; bonus/equity: included ...
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Us department of defense mission experience
Top secret sci clearance eligibility
Technical customer-facing role experience
** IonQ is seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer to drive the application of their quantum computing solutions within the US Department of Defense. The role emphasizes technical customer engagement, solution development, and collaboration within a diverse team to advance quantum technology and its applications. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves inspiring and co-engineering solutions with the US Department of Defense to explain IonQ's quantum portfolio and applications.
  • Candidates will lead client discussions to map quantum algorithms into business domains and execute Proof-of-Concepts alongside the Application team.
  • The position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, comprehensive medical benefits, and unlimited PTO.

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** IonQ is seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer to drive the application of their quantum computing solutions within the US Department of Defense. The role emphasizes technical customer engagement, solution development, and collaboration within a diverse team to advance quantum technology and its applications. **

Salary

Base: $192,979 - $252,659; Bonus/Equity: Included in total compensation package; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US Department of Defense mission experience
  • Top Secret SCI clearance eligibility
  • Technical customer-facing role experience
  • Quantum algorithm application mapping
  • Proof-of-Concept execution skills

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on Qiskit or Cirq SDK experience
  • Python and Jupyter Notebook proficiency
  • Full stack architecture expertise
  • Leadership in technical events
  • Customer empathy from client-side roles

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • 5+ years technical customer-facing experience
  • US Citizen with Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • 5+ years supporting US DoD missions
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship with Top Secret/SCI clearance

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