Head of Engineering, Quantum Sensing

vor 3 Wochen


Sydney, Österreich Q-CTRL Vollzeit

This is a Head of Engineering, Quantum Sensing role with one of the leading companies in AU right now 🔥 -- Q-CTRL -- with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the 🚀 takes off.

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**About the role** Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Engineering, Quantum Sensing is a newly created role that is responsible for the success of Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Engineering team - including Mechanical, Optical, Electronics, and Embedded Software Engineers. Working closely with your colleagues in Product and Research, you will be instrumental in shaping Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing division in order to successfully design, develop, and deliver commercially ready quantum sensing solutions - including magnetometers, accelerometers, and gravimeters - guiding your team through field trials which demonstrate the technology, and its readiness for deployment and product launch. The successful candidate will be an exceptional individual who has had a distinguished career as an individual contributor before moving into senior leadership positions such as Head/Director/VP of Engineering and/or CTO, and who is now known for their technical prowess, their uncanny attention to detail, their unconditional commitment to quality, and their ability to lead by example. They will also have, or be eligible to obtain, a security clearance from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). ### **What you'll be doing:** - Leading the Quantum Sensing Engineering team in the development of innovative quantum sensor prototypes. - Consulting, advising, and executing on any organizational updates to improve alignment with evolving mission profiles, customer deliverables, and product development opportunities. - Driving the maturation of quantum technologies from TRL 4 to TRL 7, including oversight of field trials to demonstrate readiness for deployment. - Overseeing the development of custom hardware, firmware, gateware, and software solutions, including magnetometers, accelerometers, and gravimeters. - Collaborating with Product and Research to align technical efforts with strategic objectives. - Fostering a high-performing and cohesive team culture by mentoring technical leaders and encouraging knowledge sharing. - Implementing standardized engineering tools and processes to improve operational consistency and efficiency. - Coordinating the delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software for mission-critical applications. - Representing the engineering team in stakeholder meetings, providing clear communication of project goals, progress, and outcomes. ### **Ideally you'll have:** - Proven experience leading technical teams within a startup and/or scaleup environment in the area of quantum sensing. - Demonstrated expertise in hardware development, particularly with quantum sensor technologies including magnetometers, accelerometers, and gravimeters. - Strong delivery management skills, capable of handling complex projects with multiple dependencies and tight deadlines. - Hands-on experience maturing technologies from TRL 4 to TRL 7. - Familiarity with GPS-denied navigation technologies and their real-world applications. - Solid understanding of risk management, ensuring project compliance with industry standards and regulations. - A track record of successful product launches, having developed industry standards based products used in mission critical environments such as defense, aerospace, and commercial aviation. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effectively liaising with executive leadership and external partners. ### **It would be fantastic if you have these skills/experience but not essential:** - Experience in low to medium volume manufacturing and or working with contract manufacturers. - Experience using PLM software such as Windchill, Odoo, OpenBOM, etc. - A Baseline security clearance from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

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