Quantum Sensing SME
About The Position
As a Quantum Scientist specializing in quantum sensing, you will support strategic assessments of emerging quantum sensing technologies and their potential transition into commercial and government markets. The role focuses on evaluating practical adoption potential rather than advancing the underlying science. You will provide guidance on commercialization, manufacturing, integration, ruggedization, scalability, and customer adoption, drawing on practical experience designing, simulating, or building quantum sensors in laboratory or manufacturing environments. You will work with technical experts and program leadership to identify technical advances that could create meaningful value for end users and accelerate market adoption. The position includes assessing market opportunities and sensor concepts, analyzing production and deployment considerations, and developing recommendations about technology readiness, transition potential, and market relevance. You will also prepare concise assessments, briefings, and decision-support recommendations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in quantum sciences research or commercialization.
- Experience with quantum sensors.
- Experience with design, testing, or evaluation using atom interferometers, atomic clocks, quantum magnetometers, quantum RF sensors, or quantum gravimeters.
- Experience bringing complex hardware technologies from development into commercial or operational deployment, such as technology transition or commercialization strategy.
- Ability to evaluate technical innovations from both technical and business perspectives.
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with quantum sensing, photonics, precision instrumentation, aerospace systems, navigation technologies, timing systems, or other deep-tech hardware sectors.
- Experience supporting government R&D organizations.
- Experience assessing emerging technologies, venture-backed startups, or advanced technology portfolios.
- Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, product economics, or customer adoption dynamics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assess commercial market opportunities and adoption drivers for quantum sensing technologies.
- Evaluate emerging sensor concepts against incumbent and state-of-the-art sensing solutions.
- Analyze manufacturability, scalability, supply chain requirements, and production cost considerations.
- Evaluate system integration requirements, deployment challenges, and operational constraints.
- Assess ruggedization, reliability, maintainability, and fieldability requirements for real-world environments.
- Advise on product-market fit, customer value propositions, and commercialization pathways.
- Develop recommendations regarding technology readiness, transition potential, and market relevance.
- Participate in technical and strategic discussions with program leadership and subject matter experts.
- Produce concise assessments, briefing materials, and decision-support recommendations.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
