About us

We hold the key to making quantum useful! Q-CTRL is a company with a deep start-up spirit with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and Berlin. Our goal is to revolutionize the quantum future of technology by delivering transformational, real-life outcomes for the world’s most innovative and impactful industry. Simply put, we make quantum technology useful.  

We’re led by our values; to be real, be trusted, be just, and be revered. They guide us in everything we do - how we work together and how we shape the future of the quantum field. We want the best talent in the world to join our team - from operations, product, design and marketing through to quantum research.  So whether you’re a quantum expert or simply unsure where you fit into a business like ours, we want to hear from you!

About the team

The Quantum Sensing division has rapidly evolved since the conception of the business. Two years ago, we realised the opportunity to diversify and build a dedicated quantum sensing hardware and modelling program. Fast forward to 2022 and we have established world-leading capability in Accelerometry, Magnetometry, Miniaturisation and Modelling, with a focus on software-defined quantum sensing hardware. With huge growth projected for 2023 and beyond, we are seeking a new Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing to join our team based out of Sydney, Australia. 

What you'll be doing:

• Work as part of the miniaturisation team to reduce SWaP and increase the ruggedness of control systems for quantum sensors
• You will be responsible for the design, construction and testing of control and acquisition hardware needed to operate next generation quantum sensors
• Responsible for managing outsourcing and production of electronic hardware designs

Ideally you'll have:

• A PhD in Physics, Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience in the microprocessor design, FPGA, DAC, ADC, and DDS implementations
• Understanding of electronic circuits, PCBs
• Experience with custom RF or microwave electronic circuits up to 40GHz
• Previously worked with embedded software including use of C/C++, VHDL and verilog
• Analog circuit design including current drivers and transimpedance amplifiers
• Experience working in a research environment whilst collaborating with established engineering teams

Why Q-CTRL?

Flexibility: We embrace flexibility and remote work so you worry more about your global impact vs a rigid work schedule

Attractive salary: You’ll get to live the start-up life without start-up wages

Equity: We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses

Resources: We are well funded by the world’s best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints

Parental support: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones!

Diversity: We’re an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunities to all, actively supporting initiatives like the ‘Global Women in Quantum’ program among others 

Unique culture: You’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few!) with a strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge

Meaningful values: You’ll work with an incredibly supportive team who work consistently to deliver our core values to be real, be trusted, be just and to be revered 

Personal development: We provide you with a personal development and wellness budget 

Impactful work: Last but not least! You’ll have the opportunity to work in the world’s leading field of technology and truly make an impact that matters! 

Please note: Q-CTRL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We are committed to being inclusive in the way we hire. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements mentioned in the job posting.