Sr. R&D Manager - Ion Technologies - 720

We are seeking a highly qualified Sr. R&D Manager for our Broomfield, Colorado location to manage experimental test beds focused on a diverse set of technology development and risk mitigation objectives. This role is a player-coach position, with individual technical contribution, technical leadership, and people management in roughly equal parts. As such, successful candidates will possess a broad and deep understanding of methods related to ion-based quantum computing, including high-fidelity quantum gates, state preparation and measurement (SPAM) protocols, and atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physics. Additionally, successful candidates will have previous personnel and technical leadership experience in a related technical area.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish strategic plans for your team, including:
• Defining milestones, inchstones, and key decision points.
• Developing test plans and identifying key handoffs with technical partners.
• Recognizing critical interdependencies with peer groups and adjacent disciplines.
• Own and manage programmatic execution of the above plans, including:
• Tracking and reporting progress against the plan.
• Allocating resources and prioritizing work to meet milestones.
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
• Mentor other team leaders and managers.
• Collaborate with quantum computer system architects and engineers to derive ion-gating, SPAM, and memory error requirements for current and future systems.
• Guide and perform efforts to conceptualize, develop, simulate, and demonstrate methods to meet these requirements.
• Own the technology portfolio for these technical areas, including IP development and capture, procurement planning, long-term development strategy, and roadmap planning.
• Personnel management responsibilities include:
• Mentoring, coaching, and training direct-report engineers and scientists.
• Hiring staff with the right skills for success.
• Planning and nurturing the career development of direct-report engineers and scientists.
• Performing technical goal setting, employee performance assessments, and compensation adjustments.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical research and development (graduate school inclusive).
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in the development and/or operation of AMO and/or QC systems.
• Minimum 3+ year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both).
• Direct experience with people management in a technical industry.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Advanced degree-Master's or PhD-in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in a related technical field.
• Proven expertise in AMO physics and/or quantum computing.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.).
• A track record of technology (engineering or physical science) development.
• A strong and active network of professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• People who want to change the world positively through the power of quantum computing.

$165,000 - $207,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

The pay range for this role is $165,000 - $207,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan+ 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation+ sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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