Hiring: Senior Research Engineer – Defense Quantum Applications Lead Company: University of Dayton Research Institute Location: Dayton, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:10:27 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •15 yrs of related experience is required Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline. •Significant an relevant professional experience supporting military operations, defense analysis, operational planning, acquisition, research and development, or related Department of Defense activities. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex operational or technical problems and develop structured, quantitative approaches to solving them. •In-depth knowledge of mathematical modeling, optimization, decision analysis, simulation, or related analytical methods. •Demonstrated capacity to independently lead complex technical efforts with limited supervision. •Excellent critical thinking and judgment, including the ability to evaluate incomplete information, challenge assumptions, and develop defensible recommendations. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists, operational personnel, and senior leaders. •Demonstrated capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams and work effectively across organizational boundaries. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. •Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!