Sr. R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager - 1090

Quantinuum•Broomfield, CO

8d•$185,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking a Sr. R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager in Broomfield, Colorado, to lead a diverse team delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. The role combines technical leadership and people management in roughly equal parts. The manager will apply knowledge of QCCD trapped-ion quantum computing and hardware development practices, including configuration management, systems engineering, and system validation and verification. They will work with technical leaders, program managers, and functional managers to deliver system designs and release working systems, while mentoring junior team members and improving system development processes for future product generations. This role owns system-level design, build, and development for next-generation Quantinuum systems, along with the team’s strategic planning and programmatic execution. Direct people-management duties include coaching and training engineers and scientists, hiring, career development, technical goal setting, performance assessments, and compensation adjustments. Applicants placed in safety-sensitive positions must complete a pre-employment drug test. Contractual requirements restrict eligibility to U.S. persons as defined in the posting. Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens. The base salary range is $185,000–$215,000 annually. The position is eligible for bonus and equity; actual compensation may vary based on skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree minimum.
At least 8 years of experience in technical research and development, with graduate school experience included.
At least 5 years of experience developing and/or operating AMO and/or QC systems.
At least 2 years of experience leading an advanced technical team through task leadership, personnel management, or both.
Direct people-management experience in the technical industry.
Must meet the posting's U.S.-person requirement: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green-card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
Must not be a national of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen, due to U.S. Government national security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
At least 15 years of experience in a related technical field.
At least 5 years of leadership experience.
Experience in the quantum computing industry.
Proven expertise in trapped-ion or cold atom physics.
Experience in complex task management, including cost, schedule, and risk/opportunity.
A track record of technology development in engineering or physical science.
A strong and active network of professional relationships.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in positively changing the world through quantum computing.

Responsibilities

Own system-level design, build, and development for next-generation systems, including system architecture, concept of operation, procurement and construction planning, hardware and software integration, configuration management, and system validation and verification before release.
Guide technical trade studies and analyses to reduce project risks and mature early technical concepts into concrete design directions.
Develop test plans and identify key handoffs with electrical, optical, microfabrication, software, vacuum, and cryogenic subsystem leads.
Establish strategic team plans, including milestones and inchstones, key decision points, handoffs and transition gates with technical partners, and critical interdependencies with peer groups and adjacent disciplines.
Manage programmatic execution by tracking and reporting progress, allocating resources, prioritizing work to meet milestones, and identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
Mentor, coach, and train direct-report engineers and scientists.
Hire staff with the skills needed for success and plan and nurture their career development.
Set technical goals, conduct employee performance assessments, and make compensation adjustments.
Improve the company's system development processes for future product generations.