Lead, Magnetic Navigation Systems

Airbus Ventures

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Team Lead for Magnetic Navigation Systems to drive development of advanced navigation tech deployed on airborne, maritime, and uncrewed platforms. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing and delivering robust navigation systems from scratch.

You don't need a quantum physics background; we value deep-tech expertise, strong engineering fundamentals, and proven leadership to execute across interdependent teams.

Qualifications

Demonstrated deep-tech hardware-software product delivery experience.
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on complex projects.
Ability to articulate plans, trade-offs, and risks to senior stakeholders.
Experience building teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

Own the team's delivery cadence and translate product goals into structured milestones.
Coordinate with peer Team Leads to align schedules and deliver unified product releases.
Facilitate technical debates and build consensus on execution plans.
Mentor and develop direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and foster a high-accountability culture.
Partner with Product Managers and Technical Leads to maintain architectural integrity and delivery targets.

Skills

Deep-tech systems

Hardware-software integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution discipline

People leadership

Education

PhD in atomic, molecular, and optical physics or related discipline

Job description

You don't need a quantum physics background; we value deep-tech expertise, strong engineering fundamentals, and proven leadership to execute across interdependent teams.

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