Senior Quantum Sensing Lab & Field Technician

Entangled Future; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL seeks a Senior Lab and Field Technician to support the Quantum Sensing team in Sydney. You will manage field trials, deploy prototypes to real-world sites, and troubleshoot high-precision hardware with care.

The role emphasizes lab prep, packaging, transport, and installation across multiple platforms. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with field deployment, CAD design using Inventor, and strong collaboration with scientists and engineers in an R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with field trials and deployment of prototypes.
• Strong problem solver with intuition to pre-empt issues.
• Ability to work in an R&D environment with precision hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conduction of field trials: in-lab prep, testing, logistics, transport, installation and operation for sensors.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix complex hardware issues.
• Maintain lab equipment: 3D printers, laser cutter and tools; train others.
• Design simple brackets/enclosures using Inventor CAD.
• Perform light machining and fabrication in-house as needed.
• Collaborate with quantum scientists and engineers to improve hardware concepts.

Skills

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab troubleshooting

Tools

Inventor CAD

3D printers

Laser cutter

Job description

Q-CTRL seeks a Senior Lab and Field Technician to support the Quantum Sensing team in Sydney. You will manage field trials, deploy prototypes to real-world sites, and troubleshoot high-precision hardware with care.

The role emphasizes lab prep, packaging, transport, and installation across multiple platforms. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with field deployment, CAD design using Inventor, and strong collaboration with scientists and engineers in an R&D setting.