Senior Quantum Systems Manager — Hardware & Team Lead

Quantinuum

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 207,000 - 259,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package
Flexible work arrangements
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee stock options
Generous paid time off and holidays
Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Sr R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager in Broomfield, CO to lead a diverse team delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. This role blends technical leadership with people management across architecture, integration, and validation.

You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional efforts, and drive system-level development to scale from prototype to commercial hardware with rigorous configuration management and lifecycle practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum in a technical field.
  • 8+ years in technical R&D (graduate school included).
  • 5+ years in AMO and/or QC systems development/operation.
  • 2+ years leading an advanced technical team.
  • Direct people-management experience in a technical industry.
  • U.S. Person status required by contract.
  • Not a PRC or Russian national unless US citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Own system-level design, build, and development for next-gen Quantinuum systems.
  • Guide technical trade studies and analyze risks.
  • Develop test plans with subsystem leads (electrical, optical, etc.).
  • Establish strategic team plans with milestones and key handoffs.
  • Manage program execution, resources, risks, and opportunities.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop engineers; hire and performance manage staff.

Skills

Leadership
People management
System engineering
Project management
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic planning
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Physics/Engineering/CS

Job description

Quantinuum seeks a Sr R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager in Broomfield, CO to lead a diverse team delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. This role blends technical leadership with people management across architecture, integration, and validation.

You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional efforts, and drive system-level development to scale from prototype to commercial hardware with rigorous configuration management and lifecycle practices.

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