Team Lead, Quantum Electronics & Mechanical (Hybrid)

Qblox Bv; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Equity/participation plans

Leadership coaching

Hybrid working

Travel allowance

Company-sponsored retreats

Friday lunches

Job summary

Qblox Bv in Delft is seeking a Team Lead (Electronics & Mechanical) to provide technical and people leadership for our core hardware team developing the second-generation quantum control platform. The role is based at our Delft headquarters in a hybrid setup, driving hardware design across analog, RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital electronics, as well as mechanical packaging and thermal management.

You will mentor engineers, translate roadmaps into sprint plans, and partner with system

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechatronics or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience developing complex electronic hardware, including multi-layer PCB design, high-speed/mixed-signal/RF design, and board bring-up/lab characterization.
• 2+ years of direct line management experience guiding engineers through goal setting, coaching, technical hiring, and career progression.
• Delivery ownership in cross-functional environments using Agile, Kanban, or hybrid delivery frameworks.
• Mechanical enclosure, thermal, and cabling integration knowledge to guide mechanical engineers.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the design approach for platform modules, lead reviews across schematics, PCB layout, and mechanical constraints, and resolve complex hardware challenges hands-on.
• Line-manage, coach, and develop electronics and mechanical engineers, conducting regular 1-on-1s and driving hiring.
• Translate roadmaps into sprint plans and realistic delivery schedules, balancing workloads with component lead times.
• Collaborate with Quantum Systems Architects, Technical PMs, and Central Engineering for cross-team integration and manufacturing hand-overs at Beta Exit.
• Proactively navigate design trade-offs, thermal margins, signal/power integrity, EMC, and component lifecycles to ensure reliable hardware releases.

Skills

Hardware design

PCB design

RF design

Leadership

Agile Kanban

Mentoring

English fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Applied Physics

Mechatronics

Job description

Qblox Bv in Delft is seeking a Team Lead (Electronics & Mechanical) to provide technical and people leadership for our core hardware team developing the second-generation quantum control platform. The role is based at our Delft headquarters in a hybrid setup, driving hardware design across analog, RF, mixed-signal, high-speed digital electronics, as well as mechanical packaging and thermal management.

You will mentor engineers, translate roadmaps into sprint plans, and partner with system