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Maybell Quantum · 19 hours ago

VP of Research & Development

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Maybell Quantum is a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator redefining the future of computing. They are seeking a Vice President of R&D to lead and operationalize their scientific research organization, ensuring alignment with product strategy and driving the R&D vision.

Hardware

Responsibilities

Drive the Vision: Execute Maybell Quantum’s R&D vision and scientific roadmap, ensuring strict alignment with executive leadership and product strategy

Milestone-Driven Research: Execute the R&D roadmap with strict alignment to product launch windows. Ensure research activities are gated by clear, time-bound objectives

Scope Discipline: Manage scope creep aggressively. Balance the desire for scientific perfection with the necessity of commercial timing and product requirements

Technical Stewardship: Support R&D Leads in executing foundational research, but strictly within the context of business priorities and delivery dates

Timeline Accountability: Own the R&D master schedule. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring research projects hit their deadlines and critical path milestones

Predictable Output: Transformation of "science projects" into managed engineering initiatives. You will implement frameworks that bring predictability to inherently uncertain deep-tech research

Risk & Blocker Management: Proactively identify technical and schedule risks early. decisive action to remove blockers and re-allocate resources to keep projects on track

Team Building: Build, mentor, and manage a growing team of world-class scientists and researchers

Performance Management: Establish clear goals, OKRs, and career development paths for scientific staff

Culture of Excellence: Foster a rigorous, collaborative, and inclusive research culture that maintains high scientific standards while embracing startup agility

Secure Resources: Identify and pursue major non-dilutive funding opportunities, including government grants (e.g., DARPA, DOE), strategic partnerships, and collaborative research programs

Proposal Leadership: Coordinate proposal development and technical contributions, acting as the primary scientific liaison for external partners and grant agencies

Resource Management: Own the R&D planning process, including), resource allocation, and lab infrastructure planning

Process Optimization: Establish efficient processes for research prioritization, peer review, and decision-making to maximize ROI on research spend

Qualification

PhD in PhysicsCryogenic EngineeringDeep-tech experienceR&D budget managementFunding successLeadership experienceTeam buildingPerformance managementProcess optimizationTranslation skillsStartup adaptability

Required

PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Cryogenic Engineering, or a closely related field

10+ years of experience in deep-tech environments, with a preference for hardware or cryogenic systems

7+ years of people leadership experience, specifically managing scientists or multidisciplinary research teams

Proven track record of managing R&D budgets exceeding $5M

Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific research into real-world, scalable commercial applications

Thrive in high-growth, fast-paced environments where ambiguity is common and adaptability is required

Preferred

Experience securing and managing government grants or external research contracts is highly desirable

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible PTO policy

Performance bonuses

Equity options

Company

Maybell Quantum

Building the infrastructure for a quantum future so you can cool more with less Our mission is to deliver the world’s best tools to solve the toughest quantum challenges, offering solutions that are more accessible, reliable, and affordable while building a work force and supply chain that advance U.S.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees