Project Manager, Quantum

Malibu, CAScience & Engineering - Materials & Microsystems Laboratory – Materials & Microsystems /Regular /On-siteBased 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 qubits.  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.    Required Skills:Develop, maintain, and revise research and development project plans and schedulesCommunicate plans and schedules to company and customer interfaces and managers, solicit buy-in, and re-plan if necessaryWork with line managers to secure sufficient staffing and tool resourcesWork with technical leads to understand project status, risk, and opportunities, revise project plans and schedules as neededPresent project plan and status in regular meetings, respond to company executives and program customer inquiriesDocument status and plans in regular program reportsRequired Education:MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics or related field.  Candidates with project management experience in government contract research and development environments are preferred.  Candidates with previous experience (technical or management) with quantum computing or information technology preferred.  Special Requirements:US Citizenship required.  Must have or be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.Compensation:The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,745 - $186,688 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefitsDon’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 ().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.For our privacy policy please visit : This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.