CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Modeling and Control)

Oxford, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Designing next-generation, small-form-factor quantum magnetometers (optically pumped atomic magnetometers) for reliable operation in harsh fielded environments.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Modeling and Control)

Builds

Quantum sensing hardware and software-layer controls for navigation and sensing applications.

Domain

Quantum sensing, atomic physics, navigation modeling, signal processing.

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantum control algorithms, statistical filtering (Kalman/particle filters), time series analysis, digital signal processing, machine learning, Python, atomic spin ensembles modeling, pulse-level optimization, software architecture.

Preferred skills

High-precision magnetometry, real quantum experiment modeling, Git/CI-CD pipelines, experimental outcome improvement via denoising.

Technologies

Python, Kalman filters, particle filters, Git, CI/CD.

Responsibilities

Develop quantum control algorithms to improve sensitivity and robustness; implement statistical filtering to remove noise; perform time series analysis and develop noise compensation techniques; write simulations of atomic systems; develop and review high-quality software; collaborate with research and R&D teams; share insights via presentations and publications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC