Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technology. As a Future Tech Strategist 2026, you'll architect transformative solutions for emerging markets, driving our mission to reshape industries through cutting-edge innovation. We're seeking a visionary leader to bridge the gap between tomorrow's possibilities and today's realities in our Austin-based innovation hub.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-functional teams to develop 2026-ready tech roadmaps, secure strategic partnerships with quantum computing pioneers, and incubate breakthrough AI applications that will define the next decade. You'll operate at the intersection of foresight, R&D, and commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute 2026 technology adoption frameworks for enterprise clients
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives in quantum AI and neuromorphic computing
- Forge strategic alliances with NASA, DARPA, and emerging tech startups
- Develop patent-pending methodologies for ethical tech deployment
- Present visionary tech roadmaps to C-suite executives and investment boards
- Mentor next-gen engineers in future-focused development practices
- Analyze global tech policy shifts to inform innovation strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging technologies
- Proven track record scaling quantum/AI initiatives from concept to market
- Deep expertise in systems thinking and futures methodology
- Executive experience in Fortune 500 tech or aerospace sectors
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with focus on 2030+ tech
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature journals
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for government collaboration
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks