Technical Project Manager

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. 

HRL is seeking candidates for a Project Manager position supporting existing programs in spin qubit development.  The successful candidate will join an ambitious and multi-disciplinary team executing challenging technical projects in the development of quantum technology.  In this position, the candidate will lead planning and scheduling efforts within the project in coordination with subject matter experts, communicate those plans to other leads, and work with HRL line management to secure resources.  The candidate will leverage previous experience developing quantum hardware or advanced semiconductor device hardware to facilitate productive interactions with subject matter experts and customers.

Develop, maintain, and revise research and development project plans and schedules

Communicate plans and schedules to company and customer interfaces and managers, solicit buy-in, and re-plan if necessary

Work with line managers to secure sufficient staffing and tool resources

Work with technical leads to understand project status, risk, and opportunities, revise project plans and schedules as needed

Present project plan and status in regular meetings, respond to company executives and customer inquiries

Document status and plans in regular program reports

Utilize knowledge of quantum computing hardware or semiconductor device technology to support program efforts and spin qubit technology advancement

MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics or related field with more than 10 years of experience subsequent to graduate education. 

Previous technical experience with quantum technology or semiconductor technology is required. 

Candidates with project management experience in government contract research and development environments are preferred.  

US Citizenship required. 

Must have or be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $182,720 - $234,168 + bonus + benefits.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment (https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits).

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.