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R&D Manager - Commercial Quantum Computing - 300

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6 months ago
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Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking a highly qualifiedR&D Manager - Commercial Quantum Computing,to lead a physics team building, testing, and operating commercial quantum computers for ourGolden Valley, MNlocation. The manager in this position will lead and mentor a group of atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physicists, technicians, and engineers. This role comprises individual technical contribution, technical leadership, and people-management, in roughly equal parts. As such, candidates will boast a broad and deep understanding in quantum computing or atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physics.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with Hardware-as-a-Service team to deliver systems for on-prem deployment.
  • Perform and guide efforts in conceptualizing, developing, designing, assembling, and validating advanced quantum computers and their component systems
  • Perform technical goal setting, engineering performance assessments and compensation adjustments
  • Apply technical experience in QC and/or AMO physics to mentor & aid technical staff
  • Meet project objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills for success
  • Partner with technical leadership to provide staffing resources, training and career development
  • Lead technical teams to meet programmatic performance, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
  • Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineer/scientists
  • Mentor, coach, and train direct-reporting engineer/scientists
  • Co-own, with other relevant stakeholders, the QC/AMO technology portfolio, including IP development and capture, commodity liaising with procurement, and long-term development strategy and roadmap

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree minimum
  • Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience (MS or PhD inclusive) developing AMO and/or QC systems
  • 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.
  • 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)

WE VALUE:

  • Advanced degree -- Masters or PhD -- in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred
  • Direct experience with people management in a technical industry
  • Proven expertise in AMO physics and/or QC; Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.)
  • A track record of high-technology (engineering, or physical science) development
  • A strong and active network of professional relationships
  • Strong organizational & leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of incentive target
Incentive eligible
Estimated total wage: $180,000 - $225,000
What’s in it for you?
· A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
· Flexible work schedule
· 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
· Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
· 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.





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