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Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
Oceania, Australia, Sydney
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Posted 21 days ago
🏢 Q-CTRL
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
This role involves providing critical technical leadership for experimental science focused on quantum sensors utilizing atom interferometry. The main goal is to reduce scientific risk and improve the performance of state-of-the-art quantum sensors through novel techniques. You will work closely with engineering teams to translate innovative research into useful and rugged capabilities for various industry sectors, including Aerospace and Defence.
Key Responsibilities
Provide critical technical leadership for experimental science work focused on Q-CTRL’s atom-interferometry quantum sensors.
Implement quantum control protocols on actual quantum sensor hardware in collaboration with physicists and engineers.
Assist in the development, operation, and analysis of next-generation atom interferometer sensors to ensure maximum sensitivity and robustness.
Collaborate with Engineering teams to reduce SWaP and increase the ruggedness of lab systems used for quantum sensor operation, preparing them for fielded environments.
Share technical insights into control-augmented quantum sensing with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers via presentations and publications.
Required Skills
A PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Experimental experience developing and operating cold-atom interferometry hardware.
Knowledge of handling systematics and optimal signal extraction from atom interferometers.
Experience in quantum sensor operation, automation, and data fusion.
Nice-to-have Skills
Experience operating atom interferometers outside of laboratory environments in transportable or mobile configurations.
An understanding of dominant performance limits in fieldable systems.
Expertise with Python programming language for scientific computing.
Technology Tags
The core experimental focus of the role is developing and operating cold-atom interferometry hardware.
The primary focus of the research team and the role is basic and applied research in quantum sensing.
The team performs research in quantum-enabled navigation and the sensors are targeted at the Aerospace and Defence sectors.
The role focuses on applying and sharing insights into control-augmented quantum sensing.
The required skill set includes expertise in modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques.
A key responsibility is reducing SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) of lab-based systems for field deployment.
Expertise with the Python programming language for scientific computing is noted as a beneficial skill.