3 weeks ago

Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Atom Interferometry)

Q-CTRL

Sydney

3 weeks ago

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Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Scientist for its Quantum Sensing Research team, focused on experimental science for atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. The role involves technical leadership in reducing scientific risk and improving state-of-the-art quantum sensor performance, working closely with experimental physicists and engineers.

Core AIRemoteFull-timeSeniorCold-atom InterferometryAtom Interferometers

Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Atom Interferometry)

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Core AIRemoteFull-timeSeniorCold-atom Interferometry

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Cold-atom interferometryAtom interferometersQuantum sensingQuantum control protocolsSystematics handlingOptimal signal extractionSensor operationAutomationData fusionBayesian estimationSignal processing

Soft Skills

Technical leadershipCollaborationCommunicationPresentationWriting

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

PythonFieldable systemsTransportable configurationsMobile configurations

Key Responsibilities

•Provide critical technical leadership for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors
•Reduce scientific risk across novel techniques to improve quantum sensor performance
•Work closely with experimental physicists, quantum control engineers, and sensor hardware specialists to implement quantum control protocols on real quantum sensor hardware
•Assist with development, operation and analysis of next-generation atom interferometer based quantum sensors
•Work with Quantum Sensing Engineering teams to reduce SWaP and increase ruggedness of lab-based systems
•Collaborate with colleagues in Quantum Sensing Research Division, Quantum Sensing Engineering Division, and the company
•Share insights through verbal presentations and written outlets (e.g., academic publications, technical reports, blog posts)
•Other duties within skills and experience

Quantum SensingAtom InterferometryResearchSenior ScientistExperimental PhysicsQuantum TechnologySoftware DevelopmentRemoteFull-timeAustralia

Key Responsibilities

•Provide critical technical leadership for experimental science work on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors

•Reduce scientific risk across novel techniques to improve quantum sensor performance

•Work closely with experimental physicists, quantum control engineers, and sensor hardware specialists to implement quantum control protocols on real quantum sensor hardware

•Assist with development, operation and analysis of next-generation atom interferometer based quantum sensors

•Work with Quantum Sensing Engineering teams to reduce SWaP and increase ruggedness of lab-based systems

•Collaborate with colleagues in Quantum Sensing Research Division, Quantum Sensing Engineering Division, and the company

•Share insights through verbal presentations and written outlets (e.g., academic publications, technical reports, blog posts)

•Other duties within skills and experience