Lead Scientist, Quantum RF Systems

Infleqtion, Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Incentive Stock Option Plan

Unlimited PTO

Pension contribution (10%)

Cycle to work scheme

Private healthcare (BUPA)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

Infleqtion in the UK is seeking a Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems. You will lead the scientific direction, experimental strategy, and risk management for a portfolio, while mentoring a science team and aligning with portfolio goals.

You will work closely with engineering to translate scientific requirements into robust system designs, contribute to IP and publications, and engage with customers and funders. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD in AMO physics required.
• Several years in technical project teams with leadership experience.
• Experience with amophysical systems and RF/optical design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the scientific and experimental strategy for the portfolio.
• Own the physics architecture and performance models.
• Guide experimental design, data analysis, and performance validation.
• Identify and manage scientific risks with mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and line-manage the portfolio science team.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate scientific requirements into system designs.
• Support roadmap and proposal development with technical input.
• Contribute to IP, publications, and external communications.

Skills

Leadership experience

Rydberg physics

AMO physics

Experiment design

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PhD in AMO physics

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

Zemax

Altium

Job description

Infleqtion in the UK is seeking a Lead Scientist to accelerate product development for quantum RF systems. You will lead the scientific direction, experimental strategy, and risk management for a portfolio, while mentoring a science team and aligning with portfolio goals.

You will work closely with engineering to translate scientific requirements into robust system designs, contribute to IP and publications, and engage with customers and funders. Travel up to 10% may be required.