Quantum Computing Engineer Director
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Quantum Computing Engineer Director to develop and advance software solutions for quantum computing systems. The role emphasizes creating and optimizing quantum algorithms, designing efficient quantum circuits, and integrating quantum capabilities with classical computing environments to address complex computational and mission challenges. The position reports to the Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO). The Director leads the development and evaluation of quantum software and solutions, including hybrid quantum-classical workflows. The role evaluates emerging quantum hardware, development platforms, and partner technologies; guides adoption strategies; and validates performance through experimentation and simulation. The Director works with engineering, research, and mission teams to identify use cases and advance quantum innovation across the enterprise. This is a hybrid position based in Falls Church, Virginia, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and less than 10% travel. A Secret clearance is required at the start, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Five or more years of related experience.
- Extensive experience in advanced statistical analysis, data modeling, and related computational methods for evaluating and optimizing quantum and classical solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Expertise in Python development.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Secret security clearance required to start.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with major open-source modeling tools and cloud platforms that support scalable computational workloads.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced quantum algorithms and circuits for complex computational and mission challenges.
- Architect and implement quantum software that integrates with classical computing environments to enable scalable, efficient hybrid workflows.
- Evaluate emerging quantum hardware, development platforms, and partner technologies to guide adoption strategies and enhance mission capabilities.
- Drive experimentation, simulation, and performance validation of quantum solutions, comparing outcomes across classical and quantum methods.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, research, and mission teams to identify quantum use cases and accelerate enterprise innovation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance provided or available.
- Growth resources, including an AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
- An internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
