About the team
The Sensing Engineering team at Q-CTRL transforms quantum research into deployable technologies that address real-world problems. We design, build, and field-validate an array of quantum sensors that support our key products, including Ironestone Opal - our solution for GPS-denied navigation.
You don’t need a background in quantum to make an impact here. We value strong engineering fundamentals, a product mindset, and a drive to solve the hardest engineering problems in quantum sensing today.
About the role
We are seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to help establish and lead the Systems Engineering team within our Sensing division based in Sydney, Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to define the systems role in the development of new quantum sensor prototypes and products, contributing to our growing efforts to deliver software-ruggedised quantum gravimeters, accelerometers, and magnetometers for GPS-denied navigation applications.
As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will own the system engineering strategy and implementation for Q-CTRL’s quantum navigation products, ensuring that complex hardware and software subsystems operate together as a reliable, deployable system. You will define the engineering standards, processes, and documentation that underpin scalable product development and ensure our systems meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
This is a hands-on technical and people leadership role that combines system planning, execution, oversight, and team mentorship. You will work closely with engineers and scientists to manage integration of subsystems spanning electronics, optics, mechanics, and software, and help validate complete systems in both lab and field environments. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished engineer with extensive experience working and leading in R&D environments, as well as aerospace or other mission-critical industries, and a passion for building technology that delivers real-world capability.
