Technical Engagement Manager, U.S.

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Engagement Manager, U.S. Government Programs. Location: United States

Responsibilities:

• Manage active U.S. government grants and research programs, ensuring successful delivery of milestones, reports, and contractual deliverables
• Work closely with principal investigators and technical teams to keep projects on schedule and aligned with strategic objectives
• Coordinate with hardware, software, algorithms, legal, and finance teams to develop compliant and competitive funding proposals;
• Lead grant-writing activities, proposal development, and submission efforts for new government funding opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with government program managers, national laboratories, prime contractors, and other stakeholders;
• Monitor the government funding landscape and identify opportunities aligned with fault-tolerant quantum computing, photonic hardware, and quantum algorithms
• Brief leadership on emerging funding opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Represent the organization at conferences, meetings, and community events to generate partnerships and business opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in government-facing technical, research, or program management roles;
• Experience writing, reviewing, or managing proposals for U.S. government funding programs
• Proven success securing, managing, or delivering government-funded contracts and research programs
• Strong understanding of government contracting, grants, compliance requirements, cost accounting, and reporting obligations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling proposals
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Preferred:

• Advanced degree such as MSc or PhD in a relevant technical discipline
• Familiarity with quantum computing, photonics, superconducting systems, or related deep-tech fields
• Existing relationships with DARPA, Department of Energy, or national laboratory program managers;
• Experience working within startups or rapidly growing technology companies
• Understanding of U.S. science and technology policy, federal budgeting, and appropriations processes
• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility to obtain one

Benefits And Additional Information:

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of advanced quantum technologies and government-funded research initiatives
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, research, and emerging technologies
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and accessibility;
• Accommodation support available throughout the recruitment process

Other Information:

• AI tools may be used to assist with application screening and assessment processes
• Final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers
• Equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices