R&D Manager - Ion Technologies

We are seeking a highly qualified R&D Manager - Ion Technologies for our Broomfield, Colorado location to manage our experimental ion transport and magnetic field calibration testbeds. This role is a player-coach position, with individual technical contribution, technical leadership, and people management in roughly equal parts. As such, successful candidates will possess a broad and deep understanding of ion transport, atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physics, and/or quantum computing.

• Establish strategic plans for your team, including:
• Technical scope: milestones, inchstones, and key decision points.
• Developing test plans and identifying key handoffs with technical partners.
• Recognizing critical interdependencies with peer groups and adjacent disciplines.
• Own and manage programmatic execution of the above plans, including:
• Tracking and reporting progress against the plan.
• Allocating resources and prioritizing to meet milestones.
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
• Lead a team of experimental scientists pushing the frontier of ion transport methods in surface ion traps.
• Lead a team of experimental scientists and engineers developing new methods for in-situ magnetic field calibration.
• Collaborate with quantum computer system architects and engineers to derive ion transport and magnetic field calibration requirements for current and future systems.
• Guide and perform efforts to conceptualize, develop, simulate, and demonstrate transport and calibration methods to meet these requirements.
• Support experimental transport functionality in current and future commercial quantum computing systems.
• Own the technology portfolio for these technical areas, including IP development and capture, procurement planning, long-term development strategy, and roadmap planning.
• Identify team-level staffing needs and fill key gaps via:
• Mentoring, coaching, and training direct-report engineers and scientists.
• Meeting project objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills for success.
• Planning and nurturing career development of direct-report engineers & scientists.
• Performing technical goal setting, employee performance assessments, and compensation adjustments.

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in technical research and development (graduate school inclusive).
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the development and/or operation of AMO and/or QC systems.
• Minimum 1+ year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both).
• 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.

• Advanced degree—Master’s or PhD—in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in a related technical field.
• Direct experience with people management in a technical industry.
• Proven expertise in AMO physics and/or quantum computing.
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.).
• A track record of high-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.

$180,000 - $225,000 a year

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

The pay range for this role is $180,000 – $225,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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