Quantum Computing R&D Director & Strategy Lead

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 164,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Manager to lead its Quantum Computer Science Department, guiding a multidisciplinary team across qubit modeling, fault-tolerant design, algorithms, and system performance.

The role emphasizes staff development, sponsor engagement, strategic planning, and building partnerships with academia, industry, and government to advance national security quantum initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, students, and collaborators.
• Partner with staff, managers, university collaborators, and sponsors to deliver on technical commitments.
• Shape and communicate Sandia's strategy for quantum information science at the laboratory, regional, and national levels.
• Represent Sandia's quantum computing and QIS portfolio to internal leadership, federal sponsors, academic partners, industry collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Develop new programs, partnerships, proposals, and technical directions aligned with Sandia's mission.
• Serve as a program manager for selected quantum information science programs.
• Recruit, hire, retain, mentor, and develop emerging and established QIS leaders.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships across Sandia, government, academia, industry, and the national laboratory complex.
• Collaborate with the Center 1400 management team to develop and execute strategic direction.
• Maintain and grow an active research portfolio while connecting foundational research to Sandia's national security missions.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where staff can thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

MS or PhD in science or engineering

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Manager to lead its Quantum Computer Science Department, guiding a multidisciplinary team across qubit modeling, fault-tolerant design, algorithms, and system performance.

The role emphasizes staff development, sponsor engagement, strategic planning, and building partnerships with academia, industry, and government to advance national security quantum initiatives.