Principal Researcher & Technical Program Manager

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Principal Researcher & Technical Program Manager – Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) & Secure Quantum Networking in the United States. This role is a senior, high-impact position at the intersection of quantum research, cryptography, and technical program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategy and technical roadmap for QKD and secure quantum networking initiatives.
• Direct multidisciplinary research and engineering programs across quantum hardware, control systems, cryptography, and network protocols.
• Architect and validate QKD systems, integrating entanglement-based and prepare-and-measure approaches with classical networks and hybrid cryptography.
• Collaborate with government, defense, and financial partners to execute pilot deployments demonstrating secure quantum communication use cases.
• Serve as principal investigator for funded programs, managing deliverables, technical milestones, and cross-organizational coordination.
• Represent the organization in standards bodies and policy forums, contributing to QKD and quantum network interoperability standards.
• Publish and present research outcomes to establish thought leadership in quantum-safe communication technologies.
• Mentor senior scientists and engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering expertise in quantum optics, cryptography, and network architecture.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a focus on Quantum Communication, Photonics, or Cryptography.
• 18+ years of experience in research or technical program management in quantum communication, applied cryptography, or network systems.
• Deep expertise in QKD protocols (BB84, E91, CV-QKD, entanglement-based systems) and quantum network architectures.
• Strong knowledge of quantum optics, photonic integration, entanglement distribution, and quantum hardware systems.
• Hands-on experience with photon sources, detectors, synchronization, and control systems.
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography and hybrid cryptographic integration.