OverviewQ-CTRL is hiring a Senior RF Engineer to join the Hardware team within the Quantum Sensing division at our laboratories in Sydney, Australia.
The role supports development of new quantum sensor prototypes and products by developing custom microwave/RF electronics and antenna systems.
Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Hardware), the RF Engineer contributes to deploying software-ruggedised quantum gravimeters, accelerometers, and magnetometers.What you'll be doingYou 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 observationResponsible for developing custom RF & microwave electronics for quantum sensor prototypes and eventual productisationDesigning miniaturised RF electronics subsystems based on demonstrated bench-top prototypesModelling and simulating microwave/RF signal transmission in order to optimise system performanceDesigning, optimising, and fabricating custom antennas for near-field operationEnsure electronics systems are ruggedised for operation in the fieldYou will manage the delivery of complex hardware prototypes, taking responsibility for the technical quality, performance, and reliability of the hardwareAs an individual contributor, you will be the domain expert for RF electronics and systemsAs a senior member of the Sensing Hardware team, you will be leading and mentoring hardware engineers and techniciansOther duties within the Employee's skills and experience, or with reasonable trainingQualificationsA Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Physics, Engineering or equivalent industry experienceA demonstrated track-record of developing circuit boards operating at RF/microwave frequenciesR&D experience working concurrently with scientists and engineersRelevant CAD software/design experience is desirable but not essentialExperience modelling microwave transmission using CST studio or similar is desirableExperience taking designs from prototype to production, including design for manufacture and product certification for global marketsA strong desire to work with a world leading team and a company that is fundamentally building the future of the quantum technology industryWhy Q-CTRL?
Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.Attractive salary: You'll get to have the start-up impact without the 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.Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash 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 opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the Global Women in Quantum program to help expand the quantum workforce.Unique culture: You'll be surrounded by leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people with a strong desire to learn and