Lead Quantum Sensing Scientist - Atom Interferometry Expert

Q-Ctrl; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a technical leader for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. The role focuses on reducing scientific risk across a broad range of novel techniques to improve sensor performance and robustness for fieldable systems.

You will collaborate with experimental physicists, quantum control engineers, and sensor hardware specialists to implement quantum control protocols and analyze next-generation sensors, contributing to real-world impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience developing and operating cold-atom interferometry hardware.
• Knowledge of handling systematics and extracting signals from atom interferometers.
• Experience operating quantum sensors, automation and data fusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors.
• Reduce scientific risk across novel techniques to improve sensor performance.
• Collaborate with experimental physicists, engineers and hardware specialists to implement quantum control on real hardware.
• Contribute to development, operation and analysis of next-generation atom interferometer sensors for maximum sensitivity and robustness.
• Help prepare lab systems for fielded environments and work with engineering teams to reduce SWaP and ruggedize hardware.

Skills

Cold-atom interferometry

Quantum sensing operations

Automation & data fusion

Cross-team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Q-CTRL is seeking a technical leader for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. The role focuses on reducing scientific risk across a broad range of novel techniques to improve sensor performance and robustness for fieldable systems.

You will collaborate with experimental physicists, quantum control engineers, and sensor hardware specialists to implement quantum control protocols and analyze next-generation sensors, contributing to real-world impact.