Lead Quantum RF Scientist - AMO Physics & Systems Leader

Infleqtion, Inc.

Oxford

Hybrid

CAD 169,000 - 281,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonus program
Stock options
Unlimited PTO
Pension contribution
Cycle to work
Private healthcare
Life insurance

Job summary

Infleqtion is seeking a Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems in the UK. You will define scientific strategy, own physics architecture, and guide experimental design while mentoring the portfolio science team.

This role combines hands-on leadership with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, science, and product teams. Based in Kidlington, Oxford, with up to 2 days work-from-home per week, you will drive technical decisions, manage scientific risk,

Qualifications

  • PhD in AMO physics is required.
  • Multiple years of leadership experience in a technical project team.
  • Experience with Rydberg-atom electrometry or related AMO physics.
  • Experience with complex laser systems and optical design.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the scientific and experimental strategy for the portfolio.
  • Own the physics architecture, key scientific assumptions, and performance models.
  • Guide experimental design, data analysis, and validation of performance.
  • Lead, mentor, and line-manage the portfolio science team.

Skills

Rydberg physics
Laser systems
Cross-functional collaboration
Python
RF electronics

Education

PhD in AMO physics

Tools

SolidWorks
Zemax
Altium

Job description

Infleqtion is seeking a Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems in the UK. You will define scientific strategy, own physics architecture, and guide experimental design while mentoring the portfolio science team.

This role combines hands-on leadership with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, science, and product teams. Based in Kidlington, Oxford, with up to 2 days work-from-home per week, you will drive technical decisions, manage scientific risk,

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