Lead, Chip-Scale Quantum Sensing Systems

Mesa Quantum; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mesa Quantum UK is seeking a technical leader to build and advance our chip-scale quantum sensing platform in London. You will set the technical direction, guide system design, and lead a small team from concept through prototype to product, ensuring milestones, risk management, and practical progress.

You should have deep quantum sensing expertise, at least 4 years leading complex programs, and strong systems engineering skills.

Formación

• Deep technical understanding of quantum sensing or a closely related area.
• At least 4 years of experience leading complex technical programs.
• Experience developing complex experimental or precision systems; neutral-atom platforms would be valuable.
• Strong systems engineering skills and the ability to connect subsystem choices to overall performance.
• Experience leading technical design, making sound trade-offs, and guiding work through integration and testing.
• The ability to define and track milestones, manage technical risks, and turn plans into practical progress.
• Experience with data acquisition and test scripting.
• Experience with vapor-cell systems, atomic clocks or magnetometers, laser spectroscopy, optical systems, low-noise measurement, magnetic-field control, thermal systems, electronics, or experimental automation would be valuable.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• A Ph.D. may be useful for this role, but it is not required.

Responsabilidades

• Set technical direction and lead development of Mesa Quantum UK's chip-scale vapor sensing platform.
• Translate sensing goals into system architectures, engineering plans, and measurable milestones.
• Lead system design and integration across relevant atomic, optical, electronic, thermal, magnetic, and mechanical subsystems.
• Guide prototype development, testing, characterization, troubleshooting, and iteration.
• Track technical progress, surface risks early, and keep development focused on practical outcomes.
• Work hands-on where needed and lead the team through complex technical problems.
• Coordinate closely with Mesa's photonics, electronics, packaging, and manufacturing teams as systems advance toward robust, manufacturable products.
• Establish appropriate test methods, calibration procedures, and technical documentation.
• Help shape future sensing architectures and applications for the platform.
• Build relationships with academic, government, and industry partners in the UK quantum ecosystem.
• Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and growing the technical team.

Conocimientos

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Quantum sensing

Data acquisition

Test scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Ph.D. beneficial

Descripción del empleo

Mesa Quantum UK is seeking a technical leader to build and advance our chip-scale quantum sensing platform in London. You will set the technical direction, guide system design, and lead a small team from concept through prototype to product, ensuring milestones, risk management, and practical progress.

You should have deep quantum sensing expertise, at least 4 years leading complex programs, and strong systems engineering skills.