Guidehouse

Technical SETA SME - Quantum

Guidehouse$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years experience in quantum information science or device physics
  • 2+ years handling lab characterization relevant to quantum systems
  • 2+ years managing multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E teams

Responsibilities

  • Attend and contribute as Subject Matter Expert at meetings and conferences
  • Develop and present Program Management Review materials
  • Act as liaison among various stakeholders including Government partners
  • Analyze technical reports and provide recommendations
  • Maintain and curate communication and issue tracking environments
  • Provide technical support in systems integration and design
  • Research emerging technology sources relevant to the Program

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Research Physicists (PHY)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The objectives of the Technical SETA are to assist with the coordination, monitoring, communication, and integration of all technical aspects of the Program lifecycle that includes:

  • Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and testing events as a Subject Matter Expert

  • Assist with the development of presentations such as Program Management Reviews

  • Serve as a Liaison between Performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, Government and Transition partners

  • Review, provide analysis, and make recommendations concerning technical reports, data and Performer approaches

  • Select, establish, curate, and maintain collaborative communication, issue tracking, and configuration environments for use by the program

  • Provide reach-back support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, modeling and simulation, data analytics and architecture design

  • Examine data sources and literary sources for emerging technology related to the Program

  • Provide technical support and expertise on new concepts beyond the Program but integral to the Program’s success

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD securityclearance with a polygraph

  • Bachelors' degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field

  • FOUR (4) or more years of experience involving quantum information science, quantum device physics, quantum sensing, quantum system modeling, and/or quantum control techniques

  • TWO (2) or more years of experience with laboratory characterization or test platforms relevant to quantum systems, such as cryogenic test environments, optical/laser-based measurement systems, RF/microwave measurement tools, or qubit/device characterization setups

  • TWO (2) or more years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team, including creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Masters' degree or PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, quantum information science, or closely related fields

  • FOUR (4) or more years of experience with scientific and experimental programming languages/tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or languages used in quantum research (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)

  • TWO (2) or more years of experience with machine learning, optimization, signal processing, or statistical techniques relevant to quantum system characterization, noise mitigation, or control

  • TWO (2) or more years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition

  • Awareness of supply chain, security, and reliability considerations for quantum technologies and supporting hardware

  • FOUR (4) or more years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team

  • ONE (1) or more years of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager

The annual salary range for this position is $100,100.00-$150,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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