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Xanadu is building quantum computers designed to be useful and accessible globally. As Senior Technical Engagement Manager for U.S. Government Programs, you will own the full lifecycle of Xanadu's government-funded research portfolio—from identifying and winning new funding opportunities to ensuring successful execution of active awards.
You will serve as the primary interface between Xanadu and U.S. government research funding communities, bridging government needs with Xanadu's technical capabilities in fault-tolerant quantum computing, photonic hardware, and quantum algorithms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing delivery on active U.S. government grants, coordinating with principal investigators and technical staff to ensure timely milestone completion, reporting, and deliverable submission
- Coordinating across Hardware, Software, Algorithms, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure proposals are technically rigorous, strategically compelling, and administratively compliant
- Leading outreach and grant-writing efforts for new opportunities, including strategy development, teaming arrangements with primes and national labs, technical volume writing, and proposal submission management
- Cultivating relationships with U.S. government program managers, prime contractors, national lab collaborators, and key stakeholders to position Xanadu for upcoming solicitations
- Monitoring the funding landscape and proactively briefing leadership on aligned programs
- Representing Xanadu at community events to generate leads and partnerships
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in government-facing technical or program management roles (program manager, SETA, national laboratory researcher, defense contractor, FFRDC staff, or university research/program administrator)
- Direct experience writing, reviewing, or managing proposals for U.S. government funding programs
- Track record of successfully identifying, winning, and/or managing new government-funded programs or contracts
- Strong understanding of U.S. government contracting and grants processes, including compliance requirements, cost accounting standards, and reporting obligations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical content into compelling proposal narratives
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline
- Familiarity with quantum computing, photonics, superconducting systems, or adjacent deep-tech domains
- Existing relationships with program managers at DARPA, DoE, or national laboratories
- Experience with startups or high-growth technology companies
- Familiarity with U.S. public policy landscape for emerging technologies, including congressional affairs, executive branch science and technology priorities, and federal budget/appropriations
- Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above) or clearance eligibility
