Magnetic Navigation Systems Lead

Q-CTRL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Team Lead, Magnetic Navigation in Sydney to guide a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will develop and deliver advanced navigation systems, including custom sensor heads, controllers, and real-time hardware, for airborne, maritime, and uncrewed platforms.

You don't need a quantum background; a strong engineering foundation, product mindset, and execution leadership are essential to drive complex, first-of-their-kind projects in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams delivering complex hardware–software products.
• Strong grounding in deep-tech engineering with a product mindset.
• Ability to lead execution across interdependent teams with high accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution and cadence for the magnetic navigation team, translating product goals into milestones.
• Establish technical buy-in and align senior specialists on plans and risks.
• Coach and develop engineers, manage performance, and foster a safe, high-performing environment.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Technical Leads to maintain architectural integrity across teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution discipline

Technical leadership

Deep-tech engineering

Education

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

Tools

Laser systems

Optics hardware

Embedded electronics

Real-time processing

Job description

Q-CTRL is seeking a Team Lead, Magnetic Navigation in Sydney to guide a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will develop and deliver advanced navigation systems, including custom sensor heads, controllers, and real-time hardware, for airborne, maritime, and uncrewed platforms.

You don't need a quantum background; a strong engineering foundation, product mindset, and execution leadership are essential to drive complex, first-of-their-kind projects in a world-class environment.