Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary strategists who can decode emerging tech trends and translate them into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer AI-driven ecosystems, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech frameworks that redefine industries.
At Horizon Dynamics, we thrive at the intersection of innovation and human-centric design. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future while working with Fortune 500 partners in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub. If you're passionate about turning sci-fi into reality, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 tech roadmaps identifying disruptive AI, biotech, and space exploration trends
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum-resistant cryptography and metaverse governance
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Advise C-suite on regulatory and ethical implications of 2026 technologies
- Coordinate with global innovation labs to standardize sustainable tech frameworks
- Author thought leadership on societal impacts of autonomous systems
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year tech roadmaps
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Certification in Futures Studies or Scenario Planning preferred
- Published white papers on 2026+ tech implications
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis tools
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 2 implemented futuristic solutions