NPI Technician - Quantum Sensing Hardware

Airbus Ventures; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum control software, is hiring an NPI Technician in Sydney to transform cutting-edge sensing technologies into robust, market-ready hardware. You will help define workspace design, assemble complex prototypes, and establish core assembly and test protocols as a founding member of the NPI team.

You will assemble, integrate, characterize, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and optical subsystems, document workflows, and contribute to the manufacturing readiness that

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical background with electromechanical, optical, or instrumentation systems.
• Proactive and builder mindset with initiative to improve tools, workflows, and lab setups.
• Data-driven, evidence-based approach to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Experience operating lab tools (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, DAQ) and capturing performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD drawings; maintain build records.

Responsibilities

• Hardware assembly, integration, and modification of complex prototypes, integrating subsystems into quantum sensing products.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test instrumentation for functional, performance, reliability, and environmental validation.
• Investigate defects and anomalies, collaborate with R&D engineers to isolate root causes and verify corrective actions.
• Draft and refine work instructions, assembly guides, and test protocols; maintain records of configurations and data.
• Evaluate early-stage builds for manufacturability; suggest design and tooling improvements for scale-up.
• Stand up and maintain a safe, efficient NPI lab; manage cabling and prep equipment for testing and demos.

Skills

Hands-on technical background

Builder mindset

Data-driven diagnostic

Test & instrumentation literacy

Engineering literacy & quality focus

Collaborative communication

Education

Certificate III/IV, Diploma, or trade background

Job description

Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum control software, is hiring an NPI Technician in Sydney to transform cutting-edge sensing technologies into robust, market-ready hardware. You will help define workspace design, assemble complex prototypes, and establish core assembly and test protocols as a founding member of the NPI team.

You will assemble, integrate, characterize, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and optical subsystems, document workflows, and contribute to the manufacturing readiness that