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Principal Systems Engineer – Quantum‑Resilient Aggregation Core

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Why This Role is Different

Frontier Development Role

Lead the design and deployment of a quantum‑resilient aggregation engine that turns cutting‑edge quantum algorithms into a production‑grade component for federated learning. This role blends deep quantum theory with systems engineering to deliver the first end‑to‑end quantum‑secure FL pipeline.

The Frontier Element

You will pioneer the use of Grover‑style amplitude amplification and entanglement checks in a real‑world federated learning system, pushing the boundary of what is possible with today’s noisy intermediate‑scale quantum (NISQ) devices.

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Project Context

Research Area

Quantum‑Resilient Aggregation Core (QRAC)

From: Trust‑Aware Federated Aggregation in Multi‑Agent Settings

Why This Role is Critical

QRAC is the linchpin that protects TAFA against quantum‑adversaries by embedding Grover‑style amplitude amplification and entanglement‑based consistency checks into the aggregation pipeline. Without a dedicated quantum‑systems expert the system cannot translate theoretical quantum‑inspired weighting into a deployable, low‑latency module for edge devices.

What You Will Build

A hybrid quantum‑classical aggregation engine that implements Grover‑based weighting, entanglement verification, and quantum‑aware noise mitigation; simulation frameworks for near‑term hardware; and a production‑ready API that integrates with the TAFA core.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype the QRAC module, translating Grover‑based weighting into efficient quantum‑classical circuits.
  • Implement entanglement‑based consistency checks that detect Byzantine entanglement attacks on quantum‑capable nodes.
  • Integrate the QRAC engine with the TAFA aggregation pipeline, ensuring end‑to‑end latency <50 ms on edge hardware.
  • Develop simulation and testing harnesses to validate quantum‑resilience under realistic attack scenarios.
  • Collaborate with the ADPL and MDRE teams to align trust scores with quantum weighting heuristics.
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Required Skills & Experience

Technical Must-Haves

Quantum circuit design (Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent)

Expert
Designing Grover‑style amplitude amplification circuits for federated aggregation.

Quantum error mitigation and noise modeling

Advanced
Ensuring reliable operation on NISQ devices.

Hybrid quantum‑classical algorithm development

Expert
Bridging quantum weighting with classical aggregation.

Secure aggregation protocols in federated learning

Advanced
Integrating QRAC with existing FL pipelines.

Simulation and benchmarking of quantum algorithms

Advanced
Validating robustness against adversarial attacks.

Experience Requirements

  • 8+ years in quantum computing or quantum machine learning research.
  • Published work on quantum‑inspired algorithms or quantum‑secure protocols.
  • Hands‑on experience building hybrid quantum‑classical systems for production.

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on quantum algorithms.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with near‑term quantum hardware (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ).
  • Knowledge of quantum cryptography and post‑quantum security.
  • Familiarity with quantum‑aware machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow Quantum, PennyLane).
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You Will Thrive Here If...

  • Thrives in high‑autonomy, high‑impact environments.
  • Comfortable navigating uncertainty and pushing theoretical concepts into production.
  • Enjoys rapid iteration and learning from failure.
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Impact & Growth

12-Month Impact

Within 12 months, deliver a production‑ready QRAC module that reduces adversarial influence by >70% while maintaining >90% model accuracy on edge devices, validated through end‑to‑end testing on a fleet of heterogeneous UAVs.

Growth Opportunity

Lead the quantum‑resilience division, expand QRAC to support cross‑industry quantum‑secure federated learning, and shape the next generation of quantum‑safe AI standards.

Ready to Push the Boundaries?

If this sounds like the challenge you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. We value what you can build over where you have been.