Senior Field Engineer - Us Federal

IonQ

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $192,979 - $252,659; bonus/equity: included ...
Hybrid (onsite or remote from specified locations)
10+ years technical customer-facing experience
Us citizen with top secret sci clearance
5 years supporting us intel agencies
IonQ is seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer to support its US Federal business, focusing on delivering quantum computing solutions and applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical customer-facing roles, particularly within technology companies that serve US Intel Agencies, and possess a strong interest in quantum computing

Job Summary

  • This role involves inspiring and co-engineering solutions with US Intel Agencies by explaining IonQ's quantum portfolio and applications.
  • The position requires translating client business needs into technical work projects and executing Proof-of-Concepts alongside the Application team.
  • Compensation includes a base salary range of $192,979 to $252,659 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits like unlimited PTO.

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IonQ is seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer to support its US Federal business, focusing on delivering quantum computing solutions and applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical customer-facing roles, particularly within technology companies that serve US Intel Agencies, and possess a strong interest in quantum computing.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years technical customer-facing experience
  • US Citizen with Top Secret SCI clearance
  • 5 years supporting US Intel Agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Masters or PhD in STEM field
  • Hands-on experience with Qiskit or Cirq
  • Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks
  • Expert full stack architecture skills
  • Experience leading technical events

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, ML, Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering
  • Full scope polygraph preferred
  • Strong EQ and persuasion skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship with Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

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