Senior Quantum Systems R&D Manager (Trapped-Ion)

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Sr R&D Manager – Commercial System Manager to lead a diverse team delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. The role blends technical leadership with people management to advance system architectures, validation, and development processes for future products.

Responsibilities include guiding trade studies, defining milestones, coordinating with subsystem leads, and mentoring engineers. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in technical R&D.
• 5+ years in AMO and/or QC systems development/operation.
• 2+ years leading an advanced technical team.
• Direct people management experience.
• U.S. person status required by contract.
• Citizenship restrictions per national security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level design, build, and development for next-gen Quantinuum systems.
• Guide technical trade studies to reduce risks and mature concepts.
• Develop test plans and coordinate with subsystem leads.
• Define milestones, handoffs, and gates with technical partners.
• Manage programmatic execution: resources, milestones, risks, opportunities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports; recruit and evaluate performance.

Skills

People management

Technical leadership

System-level design

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD)

Tools

Configuration management

System validation & verification

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Sr R&D Manager – Commercial System Manager to lead a diverse team delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. The role blends technical leadership with people management to advance system architectures, validation, and development processes for future products.

Responsibilities include guiding trade studies, defining milestones, coordinating with subsystem leads, and mentoring engineers. A U.S.