Senior Electronics Engineer, Quantum Sensing Lead

Airbus Ventures; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Equity potential

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead hardware development in quantum sensing. You will architect, miniaturise, and ruggedise prototypes for magnetic and inertial navigation, mentor engineers, and drive designs from prototype to production.

This role emphasizes analogue/mixed-signal expertise, RF and optoelectronic familiarity, and collaboration with scientists. Join a fast-growing team shaping quantum tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Physics, Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record of analogue/mixed-signal designs at Staff/Senior level.
• RF and optoelectronic experience desirable.
• RD collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Design for manufacture and product certification experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, miniaturise, and ruggedise bench-top prototypes for field use.
• Lead hardware projects, ensuring technical quality and reliability.
• Mentor hardware engineers and technicians.
• Deliver complex hardware prototypes from concept to production.
• Collaborate with RF, optoelectronics, and software teams as needed.
• Contribute to rapid hardware development improvements.

Skills

Analogue design

Mixed-signal design

RF experience

Optoelectronics

Mentoring

Hardware leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Physics or Engineering

Job description

Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead hardware development in quantum sensing. You will architect, miniaturise, and ruggedise prototypes for magnetic and inertial navigation, mentor engineers, and drive designs from prototype to production.

This role emphasizes analogue/mixed-signal expertise, RF and optoelectronic familiarity, and collaboration with scientists. Join a fast-growing team shaping quantum tech.