Quantum Sensing Engineer

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for a Quantum Sensing Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Quantum Sensing Engineer will be responsible for providing high-quality advisory services and program planning, implementation, and integration for Quantum Sensing and Networking efforts for Space Applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with others, as well as work individually, on strategies, roadmaps and recommended solutions for the implementation of Quantum Sensing and Networking Modalities; these modalities include atomic clocks, atom interferometers, quantum magnetometers, Rydberg sensors, and single photon detectors, among others 

• Support the design, assembly, deployment, and testing of quantum technologies

• Engage government, industry, and academic institutions to leverage their expertise in these domains

• Evaluate and report on new quantum technologies which may impact Space Applications

• Provide systems engineering activities such as Concept of Operations Formulation, Requirements Definition, Analysis and Engineering, System Architecting, System Analysis and Design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, System & Operations Performance Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Analysis & Estimation, Decision Analysis, and Physical Configuration Analysis (PCA)

• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into component specifications

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph 

• MS degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Engineering Physics, or similar field

• 3+ years' relevant experience

• Experience with Experimental Quantum Physics, Physical Chemistry, or Engineering Physics

• Understanding of quantum mechanics applications in a laboratory setting

• Ability to transition technology from the laboratory to the field

• Strong communicator that can consult on technical discussions and provide technical recommendations across many levels of the program to include senior leadership

• Technical leadership and general problem solving related to software design, architecture, and execution in an oversight position

• Ability to operate both independently and without direct supervision

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Engineering Physics, or similar field

• Experience in a DoD/IC environment

• Demonstrated technical writing and briefing

Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.