R&D Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
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R&D Project Manager
Job Title: R&D Project Manager
Job Summary:
For the first six months, you will work as a Researcher or Engineer in quantum computing R&D. After six months, you will transition to R&D Project Manager, leading the planning and management of quantum hardware development projects.
Full Time
Okinawa
Areas of expertise: Project Management
Job Description (Responsibilities)
For the first six months, work as a Researcher or Engineer in quantum computing R&D, gaining hands-on experience and a deep understanding of Qubitcore’s technologies and research activities
Conduct quantum hardware R&D and experiments, including experimental setup, simulations, device characterization, and data analysis
Document research findings and contribute to academic publications, presentations, and IP development
※After the initial six-month period, transition into the role of R&D Project Manager, taking responsibility for the planning and management of quantum hardware development projects
Plan projects, define milestones, and manage progress and resources
Coordinate researchers, engineers, external research institutions, and other stakeholders
Manage R&D budgets and government-funded research projects
Identify and resolve project issues and risks, and drive cross-functional projects toward commercialization and real-world implementation
※The following two large-scale R&D projects are currently underway.
Required Qualifications
Willingness to relocate to Okinawa, Japan
Basic knowledge of quantum physics, quantum optics, and quantum computing, along with relevant research or development experience
Strong motivation to drive projects by structuring research topics and technical challenges while collaborating across multiple technical domains and teams
Required Skills
Research or development experience in AMO experiments, lasers, optics, cavity QED, UHV, electronic control, MEMS, or related fields
Strong communication skills to collaborate with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to drive R&D activities
Strong motivation to identify technical challenges, set goals, develop plans, and manage progress in R&D projects
Preferred Skills
Experience in managing experimental facilities and cleanroom operations
Experience in supplier and vendor management
Experience in grant applications, administration, and related documentation
Ability to communicate professionally in both Japanese
Hands-on experience with ion traps, UHV, lasers, cryostats, MEMS, microfabrication, or related technologies
Experience leading or driving research projects, working across technical disciplines, or collaborating in international research teams
Experience with academic publications, conference presentations, development tools such as Git, or an interest in translating research outcomes into practical applications and commercial products
Education
Required: Bachelor in Science or Engineering Desired: Master in Experimental Physics
Job Information
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Okinawa
Research Areas
Project Management
Location
Onna, Okinawa, Japan
Work Style
Onsite mainly
Benefits
Full social insurance coverage (health, pension, employment, and workers' compensation)
Annual health checkups
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ApplyAbout Qubitcore
Founded in 2024, Qubitcore Inc. is a deep tech startup originating from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). We are developing and delivering next-generation quantum computers designed to tackle problems that are computationally intensive for classical systems-such as drug discovery, climate modeling, financial simulations, and generative AI. Our mission is to bring quantum computing into real-world applications with greater speed and precision.
Our headquarters is located in Yokohama, while our R&D center operates within the OIST campus in Okinawa. Currently, our team consists of 3-5 members (including part-time collaborators), working closely with OIST to realize Japan's first distributed quantum computer.
Our distributed architecture connects multiple quantum processing units (QPUs) via photonic links to form a high-performance, networked quantum system. This approach enables large-scale quantum computation that was previously impractical, opening new frontiers in quantum technology.