Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Modeling and Control)

Q-Ctrl; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Q-CTRL's Quantum Sensing Research team develops next‑generation quantum sensing capabilities, translating theory into real‑world navigation and sensing solutions.

The Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Modeling and Control) will design software‑layer control protocols and statistical filters to improve magnetometer sensitivity and robustness for fielded platforms. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deploy algorithms on actual hardware and push quantum sensing forward.

Qualificações

• Proficiency in theoretical and experimental quantum sensing concepts.
• Experience with Bayesian filtering and signal processing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with modeling and control of quantum sensors.

Responsabilidades

• Develop magnetometer models and control strategies.
• Implement software-layer control protocols for quantum sensors.
• Validate algorithms on fielded hardware and assess real-world performance.

Conhecimentos

Atomic physics

Cold-atom interferometry

Bayesian estimation

Signal processing

Quantum sensing

Software control protocols

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Modeling and Control)

Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Research team performs basic and applied research in quantum sensing and quantum-enabled navigation. It is a highly dynamic team comprising approximately 30 specialists in theoretical and experimental atomic physics, cold-atom interferometry, navigation modeling, and modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques.

The Quantum Sensing Research and Quantum Sensing R&D teams work closely together, translating novel quantum sensing research into a useful capability and product. We are focussed on pushing the boundary of what is possible in quantum sensing and ensuring our R&D has real-world impact.

About the role

This opportunity will focus on developing next-generation small-form-factor quantum magnetometers that are exquisitely sensitive, ultrastable, and able to operate reliably in harsh fielded environments.A key part of this role is to use the techniques of quantum control to improve the sensitivity and robustness of magnetometers. This will involve developing novel software-layer control protocols and operating modes for optically pumped atomic magnetometers, as well as advanced statistical filtering techniques, in order to deliver step-change performance improvements in noisy operating conditions.

The algorithms, signal processing, and data analytics developed by you and the rest of the team will inform the design, build, and operation of our quantum sensors. In all cases, a major focus is on real-world performance – you will be taking your code and algorithms, applying them to actual, field-deployed platforms, and working to make them effective.

Additionally, you will contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of Q-CTRL. This will sometimes include helping out regardless of boundaries of responsibility to help us achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful.

About Q-CTRL

Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. We build the tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact.

Founded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Huntsville, Berlin, and Oxford. Our teams bring together technical and multi-disciplinary expertise across the product lifecycle, and we’re hiring talent to help scale every part of the business. We work quickly to turn cutting-edge science into deployable technology.

In 2024 we raised US$113 million in Series B funding, the largest aggregate investment for a quantum software company. Six months later we delivered the first commercial quantum advantage with Ironstone Opal, our field-validated quantum navigation solution for defense and industry.

At Q-CTRL, we prioritize outcomes over hours. We offer flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture. If you’re ready to help shape the future of quantum, we’d love to hear from you!

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