Quantum Sensing SME

Quantum Sensing SME

The Opportunity:

Are you excited by the challenge of understanding the diverse landscape of quantum sensors? Do you thrive at the intersection of advanced science, scalable engineering, and mission‑driven innovation? Are you excited by the prospect of crafting resilient supply chains for emerging technologies? If you’re eager to accelerate the commercialization of quantum sensors, we have an opportunity that aligns with your passion.

As a Quantum Scientist specializing in quantum sensing, you will support the strategic assessment of emerging quantum sensing technologies and their potential transition into commercial and government markets. This role is focused on evaluating the practical adoption potential of advanced quantum sensors rather than advancing the underlying science. The ideal candidate will understand how sensing technologies move from laboratory demonstrations to deployable products and will provide guidance on commercialization, manufacturing, integration, ruggedization, scalability, and customer adoption. Their strategic outlook will be grounded in practical experiences in labs or on manufacturing floors, where they have worked as scientists or engineers to design, simulate, or build quantum sensors.

You SME will work closely with technical experts and program leadership to identify which technical advances would create meaningful value for end users and accelerate market adoption.

What You’ll Work On:

• Assess commercial market opportunities and adoption drivers for quantum sensing technologies.
• Evaluate emerging sensor concepts against incumbent and state-of-the-art sensing solutions.
• Analyze manufacturability, scalability, supply chain requirements, and production cost considerations.
• Evaluate system integration requirements, deployment challenges, and operational constraints.
• Assess ruggedization, reliability, maintainability, and fieldability requirements for real-world environments.
• Advise on product-market fit, customer value propositions, and commercialization pathways.
• Develop recommendations regarding technology readiness, transition potential, and market relevance.
• Participate in technical and strategic discussions with program leadership and subject matter experts.
• Produce concise assessments, briefing materials, and decision-support recommendations.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in quantum sciences research or commercialization
• Experience with quantum sensors
• Experience with design, testing, or evaluation using atom interferometers, atomic clocks, quantum magnetometers, quantum RF sensors, or quantum gravimeters
• Experience bringing complex hardware technologies from development into commercial or operational deployment such as technology transition or commercialization strategy
• Ability to evaluate technical innovations from both technical and business perspectives
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with quantum sensing, photonics, precision instrumentation, aerospace systems, navigation technologies, timing systems, or other deep-tech hardware sectors
• Experience supporting government R&D organizations
• Experience assessing emerging technologies, venture-backed startups, or advanced technology portfolios
• Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, product economics, or customer adoption dynamics
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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 interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.