Staff Field Engineer, Federal

IonQ•College Park, MD

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

IonQ is seeking a Field Engineer to support its Federal quantum security business. The role sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products, and quantum security applications, helping turn quantum security ideas into work with mission impact. The engineer will work with Federal civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies and collaborate with scientists, engineers, sales, marketing, business development, product management, and application engineering. The role serves as a technical representative for IonQ in Federal customer conversations. It involves explaining IonQ’s strategy and quantum security portfolio, answering technical questions, and helping agencies understand how quantum security, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum key distribution may apply to their missions. The engineer translates customer requirements into technical proposals and proofs of concept, contributes customer insights to product development, and supports business development and IonQ’s presence in the Federal security community. The position is based in College Park, Maryland, with hybrid or remote work listed and travel of up to 20%. The expected OTE is $250K; compensation varies based on individual and market factors.

Requirements

At least 4 years of field engineering experience helping customers solve complex problems through technology.
At least 6 years of experience working with Federal civilian, defense, or intelligence agencies, or Federal systems integrators.
Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or another STEM field such as Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
Background in cybersecurity, ideally in network and cloud security.

Nice To Haves

Security clearance.
Master’s degree or PhD in a STEM field adjacent to quantum computing, security, or cryptography.
Experience in technical sales or another customer-facing technical role, including leading technical events and public speaking.
Broad architecture skills across a range of technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead Federal customer discussions, workshops, and technical demonstrations showing how quantum security applications can support customer missions.
Map customer requirements to quantum security approaches, including post-quantum cryptography implementations, and deliver proofs of concept with the Application Engineering team.
Translate customer needs into technical proposals and create sales materials explaining IonQ’s quantum security and broader quantum products.
Work with the sales team to develop and progress a pipeline of Federal opportunities, including handling competitive objections.
Represent IonQ at industry and government conferences and events.
Bring customer insights back to Product Management and Engineering to inform products.
Explain IonQ’s strategy and quantum security portfolio and answer detailed technical questions for Federal customers.