Senior Applications Lead - Defense

📋 Description

• Lead development of defense and national security apps with fault-tolerant quantum.
• Partner with BD on strategic accounts, proposals, and senior briefings.
• Build relationships with officials, primes, labs, and partners.
• Translate priorities to defined opportunities and adoption paths.
• Create customer content linking roadmaps to challenges.
• Collaborate with tech teams to scope projects and manage risks.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in US defense, national security or related gov't ecosystem.
• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, math, chemistry, or related field.
• Eligible for US Govt clearance; TS/SCI strongly preferred.
• Strong scientific/technical judgment for complex concepts.
• Familiarity with quantum computing, HPC, AI, or semiconductors.
• Excellent written/verbal skills for technical briefs and proposals.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary: $164,000–$192,700 USD (Washington, DC Zone 2).
• Equity grants as part of compensation.
• Health coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Financial wellness tools and planning resources.
• Wellness benefits and family support programs.