PhotonicsTechnicalLead

ABOUT US Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications. LOCATION Infleqtion has offices in the USA, United Kingdom, and Australia. This is a full-time position mainly in our Kidlington, Oxford office with the occasional requirement to be in the National Quantum Computing Centre, Harwell. Work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval. POSITION SUMMARY The Photonics Technical Lead (PTL) plays a strategic role in shaping and advancing Infleqtion's integrated photonics capabilities, working closely with global technical and business leaders to transition innovative technologies into products and customer solutions. As the UK technical lead and primary point of contact for integrated photonics, this role is responsible for developing and executing the photonics roadmap across a portfolio of projects spanning photonic integrated circuits (PICs), laser systems, and integrated photonic subsystems for quantum technologies. The role will collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams across Infleqtion's UK, US, and Australian operations to align technology development with company strategy, product roadmaps, and customer needs. Primary responsibilities include overseeing technical project execution, leading photonics research and development activities, managing technical personnel, developing external partnerships, and identifying opportunities to transition photonics technologies into commercial products. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with stron