Quantum Network Program Lead – Midwest Infrastructure

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Chicago Quantum Exchange seeks a Quantum Network Manager to launch and support the Midwest Quantum Network Facility, overseeing hardware and software deployments and vendor relations. You will ensure security, regulatory compliance, and successful collaborations with partners across national labs and universities.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, a technical degree, and proficiency in Python, C/C++, and network technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the launch and maintenance of the Midwest Quantum Network Facility, focusing on reducing optical losses, optimizing network control and applications, integrating control devices, and collaborating with academic, government, and industry experts.
• Leads the expansion of the quantum network infrastructure to deploy and integrate additional quantum nodes into the network.
• Represents the Midwest Quantum Network Facility in technical engagements with external stakeholders, including industry partners, federal agencies, and research collaborators.
• Interfaces with central IT and Facilities stakeholders to ensure the quantum network infrastructure meets University and Midwest Quantum Network Facility strategic goals.
• Collaborates with CQE to distill complex technical milestones into actionable narratives for executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Develops secure quantum networking technologies with partner organizations (Argonne, Fermilab, UIUC, UW-Madison, Northwestern, Purdue).

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Chicago Quantum Exchange seeks a Quantum Network Manager to launch and support the Midwest Quantum Network Facility, overseeing hardware and software deployments and vendor relations. You will ensure security, regulatory compliance, and successful collaborations with partners across national labs and universities.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, a technical degree, and proficiency in Python, C/C++, and network technologies.