Quantum Engineer: Lead Quantum Sensing & Computing

QinetiQ Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life assurance

Holiday allowance

Private medical & dental

Discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is recruiting for a Quantum Engineer to develop and apply cutting‑edge quantum technologies, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering innovative capabilities across application domains.

You will undertake quantum and systems engineering activities from concept to implementation, applying expertise in sensing, navigation or computing while leading small teams and contributing to junior engineers’ development.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantum engineering across sensing, navigation or computing.
• Ability to develop technical documentation including requirements and specs.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quantum engineering work packages to project objectives.
• Lead small technical teams and coordinate outputs.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and escalate technical risks and dependencies.
• Support decision‑making with analysis and modelling.

Skills

Quantum sensing

Quantum navigation

Quantum computing

Physics

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Education

Postgraduate qualification

CPD evidence

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is recruiting for a Quantum Engineer to develop and apply cutting‑edge quantum technologies, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering innovative capabilities across application domains.

You will undertake quantum and systems engineering activities from concept to implementation, applying expertise in sensing, navigation or computing while leading small teams and contributing to junior engineers’ development.