Lead Quantum RF Scientist & Tech Lead

Infleqtion

Oxford

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program
Incentive Stock Option Plan
Unlimited PTO
Pension contribution (10%)
Private healthcare insurance
Life assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

Infleqtion in the United Kingdom seeks an exceptional Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems in the UK. You will set the scientific direction, strategy, and risk management while leading a team of scientists toward robust experimental outcomes.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic planning, working with engineering, product, and operations to deliver technically sound solutions and compelling scientific narratives to customers and funders.

Qualifications

  • PhD in AMO physics required.
  • Several years leading technical projects and teams.
  • Experience with Rydberg physics and electrometry.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the scientific and experimental strategy for the portfolio.
  • Own the physics architecture and performance models.
  • Guide data analysis, interpretation, and validation of results.
  • Mentor and line-manage the portfolio science team.
  • Collaborate with engineering to translate scientific requirements into system designs.
  • Support roadmap, proposals, and customer engagement.
  • Contribute to IP, publications, and technical communications.

Skills

Rydberg physics
AMO physics
Leadership
Laser systems
RF electronics
Python
C++
Project management
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PhD in AMO physics

Tools

SolidWorks
Zemax
Altium

Job description

Infleqtion in the United Kingdom seeks an exceptional Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems in the UK. You will set the scientific direction, strategy, and risk management while leading a team of scientists toward robust experimental outcomes.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic planning, working with engineering, product, and operations to deliver technically sound solutions and compelling scientific narratives to customers and funders.

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