Demonstrates expertise in driving strategic growth within the National Security sector, leveraging extensive experience in defense programs and quantum technologies. Proven ability to engage government stakeholders, manage complex acquisition pathways, and build robust partnerships across the Department of War and defense ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Defense SectorActive DoW Or IC Security ClearanceExperience With Quantum TechnologiesStrong Command Of National-Security Mission NeedsDemonstrated Success In Business Development And Capture Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive strategic growth across the National Security sector
Develop large, multi-year programs within the Department of War and broader U.S. defense and intelligence ecosystem
Bring quantum sensing and computing solutions to America’s warfighters across contested environments, denied/degraded PNT scenarios, advanced ISR missions, space operations, and other national defense priorities
Engage and expand government-sector accounts within the go-to-market organization
Create, identify, shape, and pursue high-value opportunities aligned with Infleqtion technologies and capabilities
Engage government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape acquisition pathways
Build and manage a robust pipeline through account planning, opportunity qualification, and capability alignment
Partner with capture, execution, subject matter expert, marketing, government affairs, proposals, and contracts teams to drive opportunities to closure
Build long-term relationships across Department of War organizations, service labs, program offices, and senior leadership
Collaborate with Defense Prime partners on capture, teaming, and integration strategies
Represent Infleqtion at industry days, solicitation events, demonstrations, conferences, and related forums
Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting for corporate planning and revenue execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
BS in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; advanced degree beneficial
10+ years of experience in the defense sector
Military service background or direct industry experience in electronic warfare, PNT, air defense, national space security, time and frequency, or ISR especially valuable
Experience working for or with a Defense Prime or major government research agency (e.g., DARPA, ARL, NRL, AFRL, ONR)
Significant experience selling complex early stage technologies to US Government into enterprise-scale, multi-year, defense programs
Robust network inside key DoW offices, including PEOs, PMs, S&T organizations, combatant commands, service research laboratories, and FFRDCs
Active DoW or IC security clearance required
Experience with quantum technologies or advanced sensing preferred
Deep understanding of DoW acquisition pathways, including FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR/STTR, BAAs, Broad Agency Announcements, consortium-based solicitations, and rapid acquisition frameworks
Demonstrated success penetrating and influencing large defense programs, including shaping requirements, program roadmaps, and positioning emerging technologies for program-of-record pathways
Strong command of national-security mission needs where quantum sensing can provide operational advantage—EW, PNT, ISR, space, missile defense, and advanced sensing including quantum-based time and frequency solutions
Proven ability to operate in early-stage / low-TRL environments, guiding customers through technology maturation, experimentation, and transition-to-fielding processes
Detailed working knowledge of relevant processes and protocols and demonstrated success collaborating with or within Defense Primes on business development, capture, teaming, and integration strategies
Strong influence skills with senior uniformed and civilian leadership, including SES, O-6+, and equivalent senior government officials
Ability to develop and deliver credible technical narratives simplifying complex quantum sensing capabilities
High level of professionalism and discretion in classified environments, with proven ability to operate effectively up to the TS/SCI level; SAP/SAR program experience beneficial
Entrepreneurial, self-directed mindset; ability to create structure, build new markets, and manage ambiguity
Enterprise-focused team player seeking to form internal and external partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
Employer-funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
401(k) match
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Program

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Hard Skills

Quantum Sensing SolutionsElectronic WarfarePNTISRAcquisition PathwaysFAR-Based ContractsOTAsSBIR/STTRBroad Agency AnnouncementsTechnology Maturation

Soft Skills

Strong Influence SkillsHigh Level Of ProfessionalismEntrepreneurial MindsetSelf-DirectedTeam Player

Industry Keywords

Department Of WarDefense PrimeNational Space SecurityCombatant CommandsService Research LaboratoriesFFRDCsTS/SCI LevelSAP/SAR Program ExperienceMulti-Year Defense ProgramsGovernment Research Agency