Job Description

Principal Quantum Scientist

QinetiQ is investing in the growth of quantum technology as an emergent strategic capability. In line with this, we are recruiting a principal scientist or engineer to join the existing quantum computing team and take a lead role in the growth of the capability within the company.

Key Accountabilities

• Actively developing QinetiQ\'s capability in quantum computing;
• Leading the technical direction and delivery of portfolios of quantum computing projects, technically leading complex projects, coordinating a larger team and providing specialism where this fits your experience;
• Liaising with customers at a capability level to enhance our understanding of their requirements, and theirs of QinetiQ\'s offerings;
• Directing the production of costed proposals / bids for opportunities; overseeing the development of the technical solution and proposal;
• Providing independent review of technical outputs from quantum technology projects;
• Understanding capability gaps and opportunities;
• Mentoring and training staff in the applications of quantum computing in order to grow the capability;
• Presenting of technical outputs and findings to senior customers and stakeholders, being articulate in conveying both the technical detail and the \'so what\' for the customer.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working in an adjacent field to quantum computing (e.g. data sciences, AI, high performance computing);
• Willingness to acquire domain knowledge in the field of quantum technology, in particular quantum computing;
• Track record of technical leadership and delivery of complex projects, ideally in a research environment;
• Able to manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst building and maintaining excellent relationships;
• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels across the business, and externally with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, with an ability to communicate complex technical subjects to a non-expert audience;
• Able to ensure that customer needs and expectations are addressed and/or satisfied.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• An understanding of quantum technology including computing, communications, sensing and position navigation & timing;
• Practical experimental experience using quantum systems;
• Understanding of hybrid quantum/classical systems engineering;
• Understanding of Technical Assurance;
• Experienced in the development and maturation of technology through the engineering lifecycle;
• Experience of one or more of QisKit, PyQuil, BraKet.

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Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there\'s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You\'ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you\'ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture .

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You\'ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what\'s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.

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