Senior Quantum Systems Manager — Hardware & Team Lead

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 207,000 - 259,000; Full time

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.