Principal Technologist

Job Title: Principal Technologist - Quantum Computing

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technologist to lead our quantum computing efforts and advance our agenda in this rapidly growing field.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, and/or quantum sensing, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and business development in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and grow the business areas of quantum sensing and/or quantum-inspired algorithms to solve large and complex problems of national interest.
• Participate and lead proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and aggressively lead the charge in business development.
• Develop and deploy a growth strategy in the areas of system design, algorithm design, and hardware design for modeling and simulation applications, and quantum sensing.
• Lead the charge to build and execute a 5-year plan resulting in a quantum technology portfolio within ARA with a revenue goal of over $50M/yr by FY29.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Engineering with a focus on quantum computing or quantum algorithms for signal processing, data processing, and/or information systems.
• A minimum of 15 years' combined experience in the development of technologies and solutions for quantum technology applications.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful business development within the quantum technology or related spaces.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and executing business strategy for DoD and/or other Government customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge of problems and solutions for Electromagnetic Warfare Applications.
• Experience with building solutions that leverage AI/ML technologies.

About Applied Research Associates:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 professionals.

ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

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