Quantum Technology Platform Architect

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Bloomington, MN

5d•$158,960 - $238,440•Onsite

About The Position

The Quantum Technology and Platform Architect is a senior technical leader who aligns SkyWater’s S90LN, ATS, and developing Superconducting platforms with system-level requirements. Blending deep engineering expertise with business strategy, this role defines the capabilities we need and why to drive revenue growth and smart investment decisions. The architect ensures our current offerings, as well as our technology roadmap, directly supports market opportunity that aligns with SkyWater SAM and leads business efforts to capture our full SOM.

Requirements

BS required. Engineering, physics, material science.
8-12 years progressive experience in system engineering, process or integration or development engineering.
Demonstrated Impact on production / platform revienue.
Deep domain expertise in assigned platform or market.
Understands cost drivers and margin impacts of new or modified features. Able to quickly turn into ROI decisions and priorities and also drive value based decisions.
Able to lead customer and industry discussions uncovering system level requirements, document results, and turn into product requirements to support technology development .
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

MS preferred. Engineering, physics, material science.
5+ years in system architecture or product design in assigned area.
Participation in industry groups.
Platform Launch Experience.
Contributed to platform revenue targets in support of P&L ownership.
Regulated/Defense Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop system-level understanding of target applications and integration models.
Identify architectural bottlenecks and unmet technical needs at the system level.
Define where SkyWater can create differentiated value.
Translate system needs into platform capability requirements.
Define performance envelopes and technical guardrails.
Prioritize capability investments by market impact.
Identifies and recommend market sub-segments to pursue or deprioritize – maximize our SAM/SOM.
Lead business development with executive-level technical engagement.
Contribute to long-range platform investment strategy and revenue analysis.
Develop technical white papers, architecture briefs, and conference materials.
Provide technical content for market collateral and external communications.
Support Platform Management and Sales with system-level value articulation.