Quantum Computing Engineer Director

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Technical Solutions
Location
Falls Church, Virginia
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Quantum Algorithms

Quantum Control (Software)

Statistical Analysis

REQ#: RQ230962
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Quantum Computing Engineer Director who will develop and advance software solutions for quantum computing systems, with emphasis on creating and optimizing quantum algorithms, designing efficient quantum circuits and integrating quantum capabilities with classical computing environments to address complex computational challenges.


This position will report to Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

● Lead the design and development of advanced quantum algorithms and circuits that address complex computational and mission challenges.

● Architect and implement quantum software that integrates with classical computing environments, enabling scalable and efficient hybrid workflows.

● Evaluate emerging quantum hardware, development platforms, and partner technologies to guide adoption strategies and enhance mission capabilities.

● Drive experimentation, simulation, and performance validation of quantum solutions, comparing outcomes across classical and quantum methods

● Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, research, and mission teams to identify new quantum use cases and accelerate innovation across the enterprise

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The Quantum Computing Engineer Director must have:
● Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required
● Experience: 5+ years of related experience
● Technical skills:

  • Extensive experience in advanced statistical analysis, data modeling, and related computational methods necessary for evaluating and optimizing quantum and classical solutions.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Expertise in Python development along with familiarity in major open-source modeling tools and cloud platforms that support scalable computational workloads

● Security clearance level: Secret clearance required to start
● US citizenship required
● Location: Hybrid schedule to GDIT Falls Church, VA


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $243,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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