Quantum Engineering Consultant

Horizon Technology Capital and Anametric are seeking a highly qualified part-time consultant to advise on a new secure communications product in development for use by private industry leveraging Post Quantum Encryption technology. We are seeking a consultant who can advise on such a project with experience in this area from a software perspective. A well qualified candidate will have :

Quantum Experience

• Two to four years of experience in quantum-safe cryptography; specifically algorithms for quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing one or more of proposed QKD algorithms for either research or commercialization
• Demonstrated experience in implementing one or more of the proposed NIST Post Quantum Cryptography algorithms
• Two to four years experience in design, development, and test quantum-safe applications. Experience in one or more areas :
• Demonstrated experience in mobile applications for messaging
• Demonstrated experience in database applications
• Demonstrated experience in streaming and interactive environments, including streaming video
• Experience with design and assessment tools for quantum-safe applications
• Demonstrated experience in quantum-safe simulation tools such as OptSim or OptiSystem
• Experience with vulnerability assessments and red-teaming quantum-safe applications

Programming Experience

Education

The consultant will need to be available to answer questions, provide expertise, and prepare presentations. This is a part-time consulting position and no relocation is required.

Successful consultants can make between $2000 and $4000 per meeting session, depending on their level of expertise and the client’s needs. Bonuses based on superior performance. Longer term consultants will be considered for a monthly retainer based on their level of expertise. Any travel required will be paid by the client.