We are looking for a Senior Quantum Field Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum solutions and solve the world’s most complex problems.  Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum computing products and quantum applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications.
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
• This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows.
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms together with the IonQ Application team
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.
• Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.
• This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always come first.

You’d be a good fit with:

• 5 years of experience in technical customer-facing roles or equivalent capacity.  The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer facings skills are critical.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
• Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing.

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing.
• Time on the customer side in various verticals included leadership roles - this provides customer empathy
• Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK.
• Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (“full stack skills”)
• Experience leading technical events.

Location: This position requires candidates to be based in the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden).
Travel: 20% travel domestically and globally
Job ID: 1375

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

• Training and Exercises
  • Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
• Doctrine Development
  • Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
• Operational Support
  • Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.

 The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges.

The program 

To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise.

Role Background

The JWC Grey Cell (GYC) and SIDECON RC are exercise response cell (RC) where GYC acts on behalf of non-NATO entities, countries and SIDECON on behalf of NATO countries/allies. During the planning process, they can be requested to contribute to all phases of JWC-directed exercises (ref Bi-Sc75-003). Grey Cell also represents organizations outside of the NATO command structure and additionally supports Cross Cutting Topics. National government or local governmental representatives are imbedded in both Grey and SIDONCE cells

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to realistically represent a Senior Official within the Affected Nation's (AN; country with NATO Forces deploying/deployed) Ministry of Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Telecommunications (PWTIT) to the training audience in accordance with the exercise scenario.
• To provide strategic advice and guidance on matters concerning the AN's Ministry of PWTIT posture to the TA.
• Ascertain that the TA is exposed to a realistic and coherent response by the AN Ministry of PWTIT and the GYC in general.
• Act as the focal point for the training audience for all AN PWTIT matters during exercise preparation and execution.
• Coordinate operational PWTIT matters within the AN and EXCON team.
• Develop a basic Concept of Operations for the use of AN PWTIT in the conflict and if required, develop and present plans.
• Assist training audiences with initial planning stages by providing subject matter expertise and scenario representation to incorporate AN PWTIT.
• In accordance with JWC guidance and management, and with all necessary co- ordination, generate appropriate exercise material to provide a challenging and realistic problem set to the training audience.
• Act as a senior official within the AN Ministry of PWTIT in meetings with the training audience during the exercise.
• Act as a local governmental PWTIT official in meetings with the training audience during the exercise.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 10 in the field of Infrastructure and Transport at Executive level of a Ministry of Public Works (or equivalent) in the Regions represented.
• Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 10 in briefing senior leaders/decision makers at the governance level in a National or Multinational environment.
• Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 10 in influencing policy making on Infrastructure, Transport and/or Logistics at ministerial level (or equivalent International Organization level) in the region represented in the scenario.

Education

• A University/Bachelor’s Degree

Language

• Business English

Working Location

• Stavanger, Norway
• Remote work may be requested on an ADHOC per requirement basis

Working Policy

• Each exercise support requirement is anticipated to be 5 to 15 working days per event
• On-Site, unless otherwise specified with up to 12-hour days
• If out of normal hours work is required, this will be requested on a per requirement basis

Travel

• Any associated travel costs to and from your home location to participate in the activity will be covered by Spektrum

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance's operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

• Training and Exercises
  • Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
• Doctrine Development
  • Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
• Operational Support
  • Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.

 The JWC supports NATO's overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges.

The program 

To deliver each full exercise cycle the JWC relies heavily on an Exercise Control (EXCON) structure. EXCON staff members are drawn from several backgrounds and units including JWC staff, NATO component commands, Training Audience (TA) Headquarters, Partner Nations and other augmenters’ positions. EXCON has both direction and control functions which allow it to establish the conditions needed by the TA to achieve the exercise aim and objectives. EXCON size and structure is flexible and is shaped to the requirement of each phase of exercise delivery. When it is not possible to fill a position from military sources, the JWC has the option to source a contractor to fill a position. Not all contracted positions are required for each phase of each exercise.

Role Background

The fundamental intent of creating a 360 setting/scenario is to mimic all levels of interaction on a global scale. In order to simulate outside actors’ influence on EU/NATO actions, fictitious countries are established, with fictitious forces, that would in the real world have some interest in what the NATO campaign is doing. For example, what happens in SACAURs AOR or in an out of area AOR where NATO forces are involved, can cause ripples effects in other parts of the globe, hereby reflected via the 360 setting. In order to simulate these important interactions and relationships, fictitious forces and actors require separate role players. Those can typically involve a Chief of Defence, local commander or similar command structure representative or equivalent civilian leadership. Since interactions are merely answers or inputs to decision and RFIs, a role player can assume multiple roles to meet the effect of the interactions/exercise play

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to realistically represent the Affected Nation's Logistics Infrastructure, services, regulations and arrangements to the training audience in accordance with the exercise scenario.
• To provide expert advice and guidance on matters concerning the logistical peculiarities of the Affected Nation (AN; country with NATO Forces deploying/deployed).
• Ascertain that the TA is exposed to a realistic AN logistic posture that is coherent across the AN joint campaign and in line with all AN messaging.
• Act as the focal point for the training audience for AN Logistical matters (military and civil) during exercise preparation and execution.
• Coordinate Military logistical matters within the AN and EXCON team.
• Quickly read, digest, analyse and understand the AN logistical situation as depicted in the scenario documentation provided by JWC.
• Understand and provide recommendations for improvement of (military and civil) logistical considerations within the scenario.
• Understand exercise and training objectives and ensure their representation of the scenario supports the training audience’s achievement of those objectives.
• Develop a basic Concept of Logistic Operations for the use of the AN's Military logistics services in the conflict, if required, develop and present plans.
• Be prepared to assist JWC in the development of strategic and operational level scenario documents tailored to the training audience and exercise.
• Assist training audiences with initial logistical planning stages by providing subject matter expertise and scenario representation to incorporate AN JLSG Component.
• Understand and analyses developing training audience plans and documentation and their impacts on the AN JLSG component.
• In accordance with JWC guidance and management, and with all necessary co- ordination, generate appropriate exercise material to provide a challenging and realistic problem set to the training audience.
• Act as the AN JLSG advisor in meetings with the training audience during the exercise, whether face to face, by VTC, phone, email or letter.
• Produce agendas, written speaking notes and minutes of meetings in support of scenario building, communication/coordination and knowledge management.
• Be prepared to update and amend exercise and scenario documentation during the course of the exercise in order to ensure training objectives continue to be met.
• Monitor training audience activity and output so as to provide timely feedback to JWC Exercise Control staff to amend and adapt the exercise as required.
• Attend daily coordination meetings as dictated by the EXCON battle rhythm and Chief Grey Cell, providing SME advice as required.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Grey Cell JWC permanent staff as reasonably expected within the exercise.
• Make solicited recommendations to the JWC Exercise Control team.
• Be familiar with the latest relevant strategic and logistic NATO publications
• Under JWC guidance and management, be prepared to supply updates to JWC documentation to ensure representation of latest doctrine/TTPs in area of subject matter expertise.
• Provide feedback to JWC permanent staff on request for the improvement of NATO exercise processes.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 10 performing at the rank of OF4 or higher within a national or international Military Logistics branch.
• Demonstrate 3 years’ experience in the last 10 of briefing senior leaders/decision makers within a national/international logistical environment.
• Demonstrate 3 years’ employment in the last 10 as a Senior Logistics officer in an operational or strategic national or international headquarters.
• Demonstrate experience of leading logistics planning activities in a national or international headquarters.
• Demonstrate sound operational knowledge of military and civil logistical interaction within the past 5 years either as a Military Officer or as a civilian.

Education

• A University/Bachelor’s Degree or Staff College

Language

• Business English

Working Location

• Stavanger, Norway
• Remote work may be requested on an ADHOC per requirement basis

Working Policy

• Each exercise support requirement is anticipated to be 5 to 15 working days per event
• On-Site, unless otherwise specified with up to 12-hour days
• If out of normal hours work is required, this will be requested on a per requirement basis

Travel

• Any associated travel costs to and from your home location to participate in the activity will be covered by Spektrum

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contract Manager

Role Overview

Reporting to Blue Moon’s Director, Supply Chain, the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contract Manager is responsible for developing, negotiating, administering, and controlling large‑scale EPC contracts for Blue Moon’s mining development projects, including mine site infrastructure, processing plant, and supporting facilities. The immediate focus will be on the Nussir project in Repparfjord, Norway.

This role manages the entire contract lifecycle—from strategy development through tendering, evaluation, award, execution, change management, and close‑out—while ensuring strong commercial, technical, and schedule performance from EPC contractors.

The EPC Contract Manager is also the process owner for all EPC contract workflows within the ERP system (SAP), ensuring accurate structuring, reporting, and compliance throughout execution.

The EPC Contract Manager will work closely with project management, project controls, engineering, construction management and finance to ensure successful delivery of a fully developed mine site and process plant ready for operations.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Strategy & Preparation

• Develop EPC contracting strategies aligned with project delivery models, risk allocation, and project execution plans.
• Prepare contract packages including technical scope, commercial terms, specifications, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Define evaluation criteria for EPC tenders (technical, commercial, HSE, schedule, financial capability).
• Conduct market assessments and provide input on contractor selection strategies.

Tendering & Evaluation

• Lead and coordinate the full EPC tender process: RFIs, RFPs, bidder meetings, site visits, clarifications, and evaluations.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary evaluation teams from engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and legal.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and lead commercial/contractual negotiations with EPC bidders.
• Develop clear award recommendations for internal approval and governance processes.

EPC Contract Administration & Execution

• Act as the primary commercial interface with EPC contractors during engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and completion.
• Monitor contractor performance against contract obligations, KPIs, progress milestones, quality standards, HSE requirements, and schedule.
• Manage change orders, claims, variations, and deviations according to contract terms, ensuring robust documentation and approval routes.
• Review EPC schedules, progress reports, cash flow forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Implement contract risk registers and actively manage emerging risks and opportunities.

ERP Process Ownership

• Serve as Superuser / Process Owner for EPC contract management within SAP.
• Ensure contract structures, WBS, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and change workflows are correctly configured in ERP.
• Develop automated reporting dashboards for progress, cost, variations, and risks.
• Train project team members and EPC contractors in ERP-based contract execution processes.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry, documentation, and compliance with governance requirements.

Financial & Commercial Controls

• Validate progress measurements to support invoice approvals and milestone payments.
• Work with project controls and finance to maintain cost forecasts, earned value reporting, and contract value tracking.
• Analyze commercial impacts of design changes, delays, contractor performance issues, and external risks.
• Support dispute management, claim assessment, and resolution processes with legal teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, project controls, construction, procurement, logistics, planning, finance and HSE.
• Participate in project progress meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
• Provide contract guidance to internal teams and ensure contractual alignment across all project interfaces.
• Support integration between EPC contractors and owner’s team processes and governance.

Contract Close‑Out

• Manage technical and commercial close‑out including punch lists, final accounts, warranties, and documentation handover.
• Ensure proper capture of as‑built documents, performance guarantees, O&M manuals, and training materials.
• Lead lessons‑learned workshops and continuous improvement initiatives for future EPC phases.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree within Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Project Management is required.
•  Minimum 7 years of experience in EPC contracting, major capital projects, or heavy industrial sectors (mining, oil & gas, process plant construction, energy).
• Strong understanding of EPC contract models, project delivery strategies, and international contracting standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing large EPC contracts through full lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, commercial analysis, and contract administration skills.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk management, and schedule management.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% annually.

Key Competencies

• High commercial awareness and contract risk understanding
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Analytical and detail-driven
• Able to manage multiple interfaces across disciplines
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in large, complex project environments.
• Ability to work onsite at Nussir in Norway 2 consecutive weeks per month.

Please note: The contract period is for 24 months with possibility for extension.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.