Sr. R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager - 1039

The role

Lead a team that designs and builds trapped-ion quantum computer systems. The role owns system-level design, validation and release, and manages and mentors direct-report engineers and scientists.

What you will do

• Own system-level design, build and development for next generation Quantinuum systems
• Guide technical trade studies and analyses to reduce project risk
• Develop test plans and identify handoffs with electrical, optical, microfabrication, software, vacuum and cryogenic leads
• Set team strategy, milestones, decision points and transition gates
• Track progress, allocate resources, prioritize work and manage risks
• Mentor, coach and train direct-report engineers and scientists
• Hire staff with the right skills and plan their career development
• Set technical goals, assess employee performance and adjust compensation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• 8+ years of experience in technical research and development (graduate school included)
• 5+ years of experience in development and/or operation of AMO and/or QC systems
• 2+ years leading an advanced technical team (task leadership, personnel management, or both)
• Direct experience with people management in the technical industry
• U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status
• Not a People's Republic of China or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
• 15+ years of experience in a related technical field
• 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 (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity)
• A track record of technology development
• A strong and active network of professional relationships
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person under contractual requirements
• Export control: some positions may need U.S. government authorization before a non-U.S. person can access controlled technology
• Pre-employment drug test required for safety-sensitive positions
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline

About the company

Quantinuum is a quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform for real-world deployment. It has more than 800 employees and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Singapore.