Senior Director, U.S. Government Quantum Hardware Strategy - 1060

We are seeking a Senior Director, U.S. Government Quantum Hardware Strategy in our Broomfield, CO Location.

The Senior Director will lead U.S. government strategy for quantum computing hardware within the Compute Products business. This hands-on role will translate product and technology priorities into a focused portfolio of hardware development, integration, validation, benchmarking, and deployment initiatives across DOE, NIST, DoD, the national laboratories, defense laboratories, federally funded research and development centers, and other U.S. government organizations.

The role will align internal hardware engineering, systems architecture, product, manufacturing, supply-chain, business development, government affairs, legal, intellectual property, contracts, security, and program-management teams. Success requires deep understanding of quantum computing hardware, federal research and acquisition ecosystems, and the ability to shape technical requirements and move programs from concept through prototype, test, demonstration, and adoption.

Key Areas of Focus

• Develop and execute a U.S. government quantum hardware strategy aligned with Compute Products technology, product, and business priorities.
• Build a multi-year hardware roadmap spanning quantum processors, control electronics, cryogenic systems, interconnects, packaging, test infrastructure, and integration with classical computing.
• Expand the government portfolio across DOE, NIST, DoD, national laboratories, service laboratories, and other federal research and mission organizations.
• Lead a focused portfolio of hardware development, validation, benchmarking, demonstration, and deployment initiatives.