Project manager quantum computing hardware

Project manager quantum computing hardware

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DLR's Quantum Computing Initiative (QCI) aims to develop and utilise quantum computers and to establish the quantum computing ecosystem in Germany together with start-ups and industry. In two innovation centres in Hamburg and Ulm, commissioned companies are working together with DLR working groups on the successful implementation of the initiative. In addition to office space, clean rooms, laboratories and workshops are provided for companies and research groups and operated by the QCI.

What you can expect

The job holder is responsible for the operational implementation of the respective projects in the assigned technological area with a focus on hardware as well as the implementation and monitoring of the associated orders, plans and projects.

• Initiation of projects of the respective sub-area with DLR institutes, industrial partners as well as university and non-university research institutions, including bringing together the relevant stakeholders, reconciling different states of affairs and content-related ideas, and finding a common goal in terms of the project objective
• technical requirements management for overall quantum computing systems or one of the hardware sub-areas, taking into account the progress of development
• Evaluation and approval of the scientific and technical content and results of projects with regard to the overarching objectives of the quantum computing project and comparison with the scientific "state of the art"
• Updating the financing, cost and time schedules in the event of deviations
• Supporting public relations work on the projects in cooperation with the responsible OUs
• Coordination of DLR interests with the interests of other partners, e.g. industry, scientific organisations by organising and leading technical meetings at working group level and preparing necessary decisions or mediating in the decision-making process
• Preparing overarching status reports (content progress, schedule, costs) for the relevant sub-area

Your place of work is preferably at the Innovation Centre in Ulm, alternatively Hamburg or Cologne would be possible.

If you are fundamentally suitable, we will support you with internal and external training programmes to help you familiarise yourself with quantum computing.

Recruitment is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) up to pay grade E14 TV EntgO Bund.

What you bring with you

• a university degree (Master's degree / university diploma) in natural sciences (e.g. specialising in physics) or engineering (e.g. specialising in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering) or other relevant degree programmes (e.g. computer science)
• Several years of knowledge in one of the specialist areas of hardware, software or applications in the research field of quantum computing
• demonstrable experience in project management, knowledge of both industrial and research projects is desirable
• demonstrable knowledge of business administration
• Willingness to travel frequently, especially within Germany
• Business fluent English and German language skills

What we offer you

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. Our numerous training and development opportunities are available to you for this purpose. Equal opportunities are particularly important to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. We give preference to applications from people with severe disabilities if they are professionally qualified.