Cyber/Quantum Scientist Job Listing at SPA in Arlington, VA (Job ID 2025-19690)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience (minimum 3-5 years) in one or more of the following areas: network engineering, cybersecurity, vulnerability research, program analysis, reverse engineering, and/or quantum information
• Bachelor's degree or higher in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, information science or mathematics-related field
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with supporting DoD research programs in terms of technology, technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD security guidance, policy, and program execution with respect to test events, conducting research, and technology transition
• Willing to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Extreme attention to detail and organizational approach and abilities
• Able to work onsite full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA in a SCIF environment

Desired:

• Hands-on tactical or strategic experience with military and/or other government entities
• Experience with leading testing and evaluation of DoD applied research and advanced technology development of networking or communications technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
• Experience involving direct engagement with government transition partners (within the DoD and IC) and related stakeholders
• Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews
• 5+ years of experience in the above realms

The Scientist will perform Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) roles supporting research efforts blending the best of classical and quantum communications cohesively to produce a scalable and more secure networking infrastructure. Responsibilities will include new concept and new program development with government principals. The Scientist/Technical SETA will explore and characterize the current state-of-the-art and technical feasibility of new concepts and potential research approaches. This will include required support of research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and regularly leading calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis. The Scientist/Technical SETA will track and support testing and evaluation of Department of Defense applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment. Perform direct engagement with government transition partners (within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community) and related stakeholders.