Job Description
Company Description
BQP is a software platform startup pioneering the revolutionization of simulations using quantum algorithms. The startup is fundamentally changing how simulations are solved using novel algorithms resulting in faster and accurate simulations. BQP’s next-gen simulation platform, BQPhy®, is leveraging the power of quantum algorithms today with its quantum-inspired solvers running on today’s HPCs, and hybrid approaches for forthcoming quantum computers. BQPhy is geared toward enterprise customers from engineering-heavy industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, biotechnology, and construction. The startup's vision is to expand the horizon of simulations with BQPhy from engineering to other industries including financial, pharmaceutical, material science, and chemistry in the future.
To achieve this vision, BQP is looking for an experienced and ambitious VP of Research and Development.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a VP of Research and Development at BQP. The candidate will be responsible for leading the overall research strategy, managing complex engineering research projects, and securing non-dilutive funding. This role requires a strong technical background combined with leadership experience in guiding interdisciplinary R&D teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing government grants (e.g. SBIR/STTR, etc), technical publications, and successfully transitioning research into commercial products.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute the R&D strategy to drive innovation for BQPhy's three quantum-based solvers - optimization, physics-based simulations (e.g. CFD, FEA, etc.), and data-driven simulations (ML).
• Lead advanced research initiatives that support future product development and commercialization.
2. R&D Team Building & Management:
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performance R&D team with expertise in quantum algorithms, optimization, simulations, and machine learning.
• Foster a collaborative research environment focused on cutting-edge technological advancement.
3. University & National Lab Collaborations:
• Manage partnerships with top universities, national labs, and government agencies.
• Oversee joint research projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and IP strategy.
4. Non-Dilutive Proposals:
• Lead the identification and acquisition of non-dilutive funding opportunities (SBIR, STTR, DOD/DOE grants, etc).
• Oversee the proposal development, submission, and management of awarded grants.
5. Technical Thought Leadership:
• Publish high-impact research in leading journals and conferences.
• Serve as the company’s technical ambassador at industry events and forums.
6. Product Integration & Commercialization:
• Work closely with Product team leaders to translate research outcomes into commercially viable products.
• Identify emerging technologies to keep the company at the cutting edge of innovation.
Required Qualifications
• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Deep technical knowledge of 2 out of 3 areas: optimization, differential equations, and machine learning.
• 5+ years of R&D experience in national labs, private labs, or corporate R&D labs, with a focus on simulations
• Proven success in leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams.
• Proven success with non-dilutive funding, including but not limited to SBIR/STTR, and other govt grants
• Prior experience collaborating with DoD, DoE, or other government agencies.
• Strong publication record in top-tier technical journals.
Preferred Qualifications
• 10+ years of R&D experience in national labs, private labs, or corporate R&D labs, with a focus on simulations
• Experience transitioning research into product development and commercialization.
BQP is a software platform startup pioneering the revolutionization of simulations using quantum algorithms. The startup is fundamentally changing how simulations are solved using novel algorithms resulting in faster and accurate simulations. BQP’s next-gen simulation platform, BQPhy®, is leveraging the power of quantum algorithms today with its quantum-inspired solvers running on today’s HPCs, and hybrid approaches for forthcoming quantum computers. BQPhy is geared toward enterprise customers from engineering-heavy industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, manufacturing, biotechnology, and construction. The startup's vision is to expand the horizon of simulations with BQPhy from engineering to other industries including financial, pharmaceutical, material science, and chemistry in the future.
To achieve this vision, BQP is looking for an experienced and ambitious VP of Research and Development.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a VP of Research and Development at BQP. The candidate will be responsible for leading the overall research strategy, managing complex engineering research projects, and securing non-dilutive funding. This role requires a strong technical background combined with leadership experience in guiding interdisciplinary R&D teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing government grants (e.g. SBIR/STTR, etc), technical publications, and successfully transitioning research into commercial products.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute the R&D strategy to drive innovation for BQPhy's three quantum-based solvers - optimization, physics-based simulations (e.g. CFD, FEA, etc.), and data-driven simulations (ML).
• Lead advanced research initiatives that support future product development and commercialization.
2. R&D Team Building & Management:
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performance R&D team with expertise in quantum algorithms, optimization, simulations, and machine learning.
• Foster a collaborative research environment focused on cutting-edge technological advancement.
3. University & National Lab Collaborations:
• Manage partnerships with top universities, national labs, and government agencies.
• Oversee joint research projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and IP strategy.
4. Non-Dilutive Proposals:
• Lead the identification and acquisition of non-dilutive funding opportunities (SBIR, STTR, DOD/DOE grants, etc).
• Oversee the proposal development, submission, and management of awarded grants.
5. Technical Thought Leadership:
• Publish high-impact research in leading journals and conferences.
• Serve as the company’s technical ambassador at industry events and forums.
6. Product Integration & Commercialization:
• Work closely with Product team leaders to translate research outcomes into commercially viable products.
• Identify emerging technologies to keep the company at the cutting edge of innovation.
Required Qualifications
• PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Deep technical knowledge of 2 out of 3 areas: optimization, differential equations, and machine learning.
• 5+ years of R&D experience in national labs, private labs, or corporate R&D labs, with a focus on simulations
• Proven success in leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams.
• Proven success with non-dilutive funding, including but not limited to SBIR/STTR, and other govt grants
• Prior experience collaborating with DoD, DoE, or other government agencies.
• Strong publication record in top-tier technical journals.
Preferred Qualifications
• 10+ years of R&D experience in national labs, private labs, or corporate R&D labs, with a focus on simulations
• Experience transitioning research into product development and commercialization.
💡 Quick Summary
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