Sr R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager - 820 (copy)

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

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Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Sr R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager to lead a diverse team focused on delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. This role blends technical leadership and people management, requiring broad understanding of AMO/QC systems, hardware development, and system validation; you will mentor engineers and drive development processes.

You will own system-level design, coordinate with electrical, optical, software teams, set milestones,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum.
• 8+ years in technical research and development (graduate school inclusive).
• 5+ years for AMO and/or QC systems development/operation.
• 2+ years leading an advanced technical team; direct people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level design, build, and development for next-gen Quantinuum systems.
• Guide trade studies and analyses to reduce risks and mature concepts.
• Develop test plans and coordinate with subsystem leads (electrical, optical, microfabrication, software, vacuum, cryogenic).
• Set milestones, handoffs, gates, and manage resource allocation to meet milestones.
• Mentor, coach, hire, and develop direct-report engineers and scientists; manage performance.
• Collaborate with technical leadership and program managers to release working systems.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

System design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree minimum

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Sr R&D Manager - Commercial System Manager in our Broomfield, CO location - to lead a diverse team focused on delivering trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware. This role is combines technical leadership and people management in roughly equal parts. As such, successful candidates will possess both a broad understanding of methods related to QCCD trapped-ion based quantum computing and hardware development best practices, including hardware configuration management, system engineering, and system validation and verification. This manager will work closely with technical leadership, program managers, and functional managers to deliver systems designs and release working systems. Successful candidates will leverage previous personnel and technical leadership experience in a related technical area to mentor junior team members and improve the company’s system development processes for future product generations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning the system-level design, build, and development responsibilities for next generation Quantinuum systems, including system architecture, concept of operation, procurement and construction planning, hardware and software integration, configuration management and system validation and verification before release.
• Guiding technical trade studies and analyses to reduce project risks and mature early technical concepts into concrete design directions
• Developing test plans and identifying key handoffs with electrical, optical, microfabrication, software, vacuum, and cryogenic subsystem leads.
• Establishing strategic plans for your team by defining milestones/inchstones and key decision points, identifying key handoffs and transition gates with technical partners, and recognizing critical interdependencies with peer groups and adjacent disciplines.
• Owning and managing programmatic execution of the above plans by tracking and reporting progress, allocating resources and prioritizing work to meet milestones, and identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
• Personnel management responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, and training direct-report engineers and scientists; hiring staff with the right skills for success; planning and nurturing their career development; and performing technical goal setting, employee performance assessments, and compensation adjustments.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in technical research and development (graduate school inclusive).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the development and/or operation of AMO and/or QC systems.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both).
• Direct experience with people management in the technical industry.
• 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 imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Advanced degree—Master’s or PhD—in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in the quantum computing industry.
• Proven expertise in trapped-ion or cold atom physics.
• Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.).
• A track record of technology (engineering or physical science) development.
• A strong and active network of professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• People who want to change the world positively through the power of quantum computing.

$207,000 - $258,750 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $207,000 – $258,750 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.