Job Opportunities API

Title: Director, Quantum Technologies Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Sterling, Virginia & Winchester, Virginia FLSA: Exempt About Our Company: At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence. We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart—those who prioritize team success over individual recognition, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team. Role Summary: The Director of Quantum Technologies is responsible for building and advancing Heven AeroTech’s quantum capabilities to support defense and national security missions. This role focuses on identifying practical, high-impact applications of quantum technologies, including sensing, secure communications, and advanced computing, and translating them into deployable systems that perform in contested and GPS-denied environments. This leader works across Engineering, Product, and Business Development to connect emerging technologies with real mission needs, helping shape programs, partnerships, and long-term growth. Success in this role requires a balance of technical depth, execution focus, and customer alignment—paired with the humility to listen and adapt, the hunger to push progress forward, and the interpersonal intelligence to lead effectively across teams and stakeholders. Essential Responsibilities: Develop and execute a focused quantum roadmap aligned with defense priorities and mission needs, demonstrating ownership and urgency in delivering results Identify and prioritize high-value applications, balancing speed, risk, and impact while continuously seeking better approaches Provide clear, grounded input to leadership on technical direction, tradeoffs, and investment decisions, with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively Lead and support capture efforts across SBIR/STTR, OTA, and programs of record with persistence and a proactive mindset Build trusted relationships with DoD stakeholders, primes, and research partners through credibility, transparency, and strong interpersonal judgment Align technical development with customer needs to convert capability into funded programs Oversee development, prototyping, and integration of quantum capabilities into Heven platforms, staying closely engaged with execution details Drive transition from early-stage work into operational systems and scalable programs, maintaining momentum through ambiguity and change Ensure solutions are practical, fieldable, and aligned with system-level constraints Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Manufacturing, fostering collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes Support system-level trade studies, testing, and iterative refinement with openness to feedback and learning Stay connected to real-world constraints and adjust approach as needed without ego or rigidity Build and lead a focused, high-performing team of scientists, engineers, and program leaders Set clear priorities and expectations while remaining accessible and engaged with the team Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and mutual respect Mentor and develop team members, investing in their growth and success Ensure alignment with DoD acquisition processes and program requirements Maintain compliance with ITAR/EAR and security standards Support execution of work in secure and classified environments Qualifications & Experience: Required: