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Technical Solutions
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
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required
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.
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 benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans