Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Horizon Labs as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to lead our next-generation R&D initiatives in sustainable tech and human augmentation. Join our elite team at the forefront of quantum computing, biotech integration, and AI-driven climate solutions. Your strategic foresight will directly influence our roadmap for the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen sustainable systems
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, synthetic biology, neuromorphic AI) for commercial viability
- Design human-centric augmentation frameworks for 2026 workforce integration
- Secure $50M+ in federal/state innovation grants for frontier tech initiatives
- Establish industry partnerships with NASA, MIT, and DARPA for 2026 tech ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or Quantum Computing (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in R&D leadership at Fortune 500 tech or aerospace firms
- Published research in Nature/Science on 2026+ technological convergence
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (Singularity University preferred)
- Track record of securing >$30M in government innovation grants
- Deep knowledge of UN SDGs and IPCC climate tech pathways
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation platforms