Quantum Hardware Strategy Director, U.S. Government

NCSL International; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 215,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Generous paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Quantinuum, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, seeks a Senior Director to lead U.S. Government Quantum Hardware Strategy.

This leadership role will coordinate hardware strategy across DOE, NIST, DoD and national labs, translating priorities into a deployable hardware program and driving execution from concept through prototype and adoption. You will align hardware engineering, procurement, security, legal and program management to deliver a multi-year roadmap, establish milestones, and shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• 12+ years of experience in quantum computing, advanced computing, semiconductor systems, electronics, cryogenics, hardware engineering, technical strategy, product leadership, or government program development.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States as business needs require.
• 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, candidates must not be a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a U.S.-focused quantum hardware strategy informed by federal mission priorities and roadmaps.
• Translate enterprise priorities into a hardware portfolio with clear hypotheses, milestones, and business impact.
• Prioritize opportunities across DOE, NIST, DoD, and federal organizations to diversify the portfolio.
• Establish KPIs for hardware performance, reliability, manufacturability, and deployment readiness.
• Coordinate with leaders to align federal requirements, roadmaps, and investment priorities.
• Provide portfolio recommendations to senior leadership on strategic directions.

Skills

Quantum hardware strategy

Government engagement

Program management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quantinuum, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, seeks a Senior Director to lead U.S. Government Quantum Hardware Strategy.

This leadership role will coordinate hardware strategy across DOE, NIST, DoD and national labs, translating priorities into a deployable hardware program and driving execution from concept through prototype and adoption. You will align hardware engineering, procurement, security, legal and program management to deliver a multi-year roadmap, establish milestones, and shape