Technical Lead, Government Programs

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Technical Lead, Government Programs. Location: British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary interface between engineering teams and government program offices
• Translate quantum R&D progress into contract-compliant technical deliverables
• Manage stakeholder expectations across technical teams, executives, and government customers
• Define KPIs and benchmarking methods aligned with government evaluation criteria;
• Communicate program status, risks, and milestone delivery updates to leadership
• Coordinate product roadmap execution across hardware, software, and system engineering teams
• Support government contract execution, reporting cycles, and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of quantum computing systems, including qubits, error correction, and control hardware
• Experience evaluating technical claims, benchmarks, and system performance trade-offs
• Experience working with government contracts in Canada or the US;
• Familiarity with milestone-based funding, reporting structures, and program reviews
• Ability to operate in high-accountability, fast-moving technical environments

Preferred:

• Experience working across full-stack quantum systems (hardware + software integration)
• Background in spin qubit systems, cryogenic environments, or quantum networking concepts
• Experience presenting technical progress to executives or government stakeholders;
• Ability to translate complex quantum engineering into accessible program-level language
• Strong experience in cross-functional leadership without direct authority

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $138,200 to $190,100 CAD annually
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Parental leave top-ups and employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Relocation support for global talent;
• Inclusive and innovation-driven culture with global collaboration

Other Information:

• Role involves high-level coordination between technical and government stakeholders
• Requires strong communication discipline and structured reporting;
• Company emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in hiring and workplace culture
• AI tools may assist screening but final decisions are made by humans