Quantum Sensing SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

3d•$77,600 - $176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quantum Sensing SME supports strategic assessment of emerging quantum sensing technologies and their potential transition into commercial and government markets. The role focuses on practical adoption potential—not advancing underlying science—and applies experience designing, simulating, testing, or building quantum sensors to assess how technologies can move from laboratory demonstrations to deployable products. Working with technical experts and program leadership, the SME identifies technical advances that could deliver meaningful value to end users and accelerate market adoption. The position evaluates commercialization, manufacturing, integration, ruggedization, scalability, supply chains, production costs, customer adoption, and operational deployment, and provides recommendations on technology readiness and market relevance. The role is hybrid and based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in quantum sciences research or commercialization.
Experience with quantum sensors.
Experience with the design, testing, or evaluation of 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.