Director – Hardware Producibility and Manufacturing COE - 212

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing. Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We are seeking a Director – Hardware Producibility in our Broomfield, CO location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely at times, with approvals.

The quantum computing industry is embarking on a new phase of business. We are transitioning from a paradigm of occasional and remote, exploratory usage of experimental quantum computers to a model in which numerous customers demand exceptionally high-performance, commercial-scale machines dedicated and operated within their local facilities. To meet this need, we must dramatically scale up the producibility and economy of this highly complex multiphysics technology. We are seeking a unique and exceptional leader to head Quantinuum’s production and hardware producibility efforts. This hardware includes such varied technologies as cryogenics, low-noise analog and RF electronics, ultrahigh-vacuum, laser systems for spectroscopy across a range of wavelengths from UV to near IR, microfabricated devices (CMOS and MEMs), bulk optics, micro-optics, and integrated photonics. The ideal leader will have manufacturing expertise across a broad swath of those technology areas and experience integrating such complex systems of major subsystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the vision and strategies for scaling up the producibility of critical technologies needed for next-generation quantum computers: laser systems, optics and photonics; cryogenics; ultra-high vacuum; high-performance electronics, etc.
• Partner with science and engineering teams to transition early prototype hardware builds into reliable, low-rate production; develop and train the necessary manufacturing workforce.
• Drive decisions regarding which technologies should be manufactured in-house, as core competencies, and which should be outsourced.
• With Strategic Sourcing and Engineering, identify strategic collaborators and suppliers to execute our production vision.
• Evaluate and mature the manufacturing readiness level of key subsystem technologies and quantum computer assembly overall. Build the manufacturing roadmap and knowledge base.
• Leverage contract manufacturing effectively to reduce costs and inventory, build production resilience, and expand capacity.
• Build and execute plans to achieve YoY improvements in cost reduction and production cycle time.
• Own and manage execution of the above plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Supervise the manufacturing workforce: hiring, mentorship and coaching, training, and performance management.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree, minimum.
• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing experience in high-technology environment.
• Minimum 2+ years of management experience with direct-reporting technical personnel.
• 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 also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• A broad network of contacts in the deep-tech manufacturing space.
• Advanced degree in a scientific or hardware engineering field.
• Work experience with hardware in a deep-tech field such as quantum computing, quantum sensing, atomic physics, or quantum networking is a plus.
• Experience managing managers.
• Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.).
• Strong organizational & leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A cool, even-keeled temperament to keep conversations productive even in times of pressure and change.
• Cross-functional mentality: commitment to empowering and enabling all organizations within the business.
• Strategic thinking: aptitude for aligning tactical activities with strategic business objectives.
• Programmatic acumen: experience creating, driving, and tracking complex project plans.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Range posted is inclusive of incentive target.
• Incentive eligible.
• Estimated total wage: $224,000 - $280,000.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit.
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.