Lead Scientist, Quantum Sensing & Atom Interferometry

Entangled Future; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL seeks a Senior Scientist in Sydney to provide technical leadership for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. The role focuses on reducing scientific risk across novel techniques to improve sensor performance.

The candidate will collaborate with quantum sensing researchers and engineering teams to advance field-ready quantum sensor capabilities and contribute to publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and operating cold-atom interferometry hardware.
• Experience with quantum sensor operation, automation and data fusion.
• Experience operating atom interferometers outside lab environments in transportable/mobile setups.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors.
• Collaborate with experimental physicists, quantum control engineers and hardware specialists.
• Develop and analyze next-generation sensors to maximize sensitivity and robustness.
• Help reduce SWaP and ruggedize lab systems for field deployment.
• Share findings with the team, external stakeholders, and in publications.

Skills

Python (scientific computing)

Automation

Data fusion

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Cold-atom interferometry hardware

Job description

Q-CTRL seeks a Senior Scientist in Sydney to provide technical leadership for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. The role focuses on reducing scientific risk across novel techniques to improve sensor performance.

The candidate will collaborate with quantum sensing researchers and engineering teams to advance field-ready quantum sensor capabilities and contribute to publications and presentations.