Q-CTRL
quantum technology
SeniorRFEngineer
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“Senior RF Engineer at Q-CTRL. Skills: RF electronics, microwave systems, quantum sensing. developing custom RF & microwave electronics for quantum sensor prototypes. Designing miniaturised RF electronics subsystems based on demonstrated bench-top prototypes”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the first commercial quantum advantage with Ironestone Opal
Industry & Context.
solve the hardest engineering problems in quantum sensing today
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Physics, Engineering or equivalent industry experience, A demonstrated track-record of developing circuit boards operating at RF/microwave frequencies, R&D experience working concurrently with scientists and engineers
Nice to Have
Relevant CAD software/design experience is desirable but not essential, Experience modelling microwave transmission using HFSS, CST studio or similar is desirable
What You'll Do.
developing custom RF & microwave electronics for quantum sensor prototypes
Designing miniaturised RF electronics subsystems based on demonstrated bench-top prototypes
Modelling and simulating microwave/RF signal transmission in order to optimise system performance
and fabricating microwave systems that couple to quantum sensors
Ensure electronics systems are ruggedised for operation in the field
manage the delivery of complex hardware prototypes
taking responsibility for the technical quality
and reliability of the hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working concurrently with scientists and engineers; leading and mentoring hardware engineers and technicians
Process & Methodology
manage the delivery of complex hardware prototypes
Full Job Description
## Description 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. ## What you’ll be doing • You will be part of an established and growing team focused on quantum sensing for a variety of industry sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, geophysical exploration and Earth observation.• Responsible for developing custom RF & microwave electronics for quantum sensor prototypes.• Designing miniaturised RF electronics subsystems based on demonstrated bench-top prototypes.• Modelling and simulating microwave/RF signal transmission in order to optimise system performance.• Designing, optimising, and fabricating microwave systems that couple to quantum sensors.• Ensure electronics systems are ruggedised for operation in the field.• You will manage the delivery of complex hardware prototypes, taking responsibility for the technical quality, performance, and reliability of the hardware.• As an individual contributor, you will be the domain expert for RF electronics and systems.• As a senior member of the Sensing Hardware team, you will be leading and mentoring hardware engineers and technicians.• Other duties within the Employee's skills and experience, or with reasonable training. ## Ideally you’ll have • A Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Physics, Engineering or equivalent industry experience.• A demonstrated track-record of developing circuit boards operating at RF/microwave frequencies.• R&D experience working concurrently with scientists and engineers.• Relevant CAD software/design experience is desirable but not essential.
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