Jobs at Q-CTRL

Develop and support embedded firmware for AMD SoC-based quantum sensing systems, including control, sensing, data acquisition, signal processing, sequence execution, networking, and FPGA interfacing. Design and test autonomous sensor systems, create hardware-in-the-loop simulations, collaborate with scientists and engineers, and support field trials for defense and aerospace applications.

Own strategic external engagements, competitive bids, contract milestones, project governance, budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and delivery for complex quantum technology initiatives. Partner with engineering, scientific, finance, executive, and client stakeholders while building scalable global PMO frameworks, templates, workflows, and operational standards.

Lead the architecture and hands-on development of real-time embedded software, firmware, FPGA interfaces, and microcontroller systems for quantum sensing and navigation platforms. Drive reliable, qualified product development through automated testing, CI/CD, HIL workflows, and system integration. Partner cross-functionally on technical decisions, mentor engineers, and establish scalable embedded software roadmaps for field-ready, high-reliability systems.

Lead global proactive sourcing for hard-to-fill technical roles across software engineering, quantum computing, and quantum sensing. Build talent communities, identify and engage passive candidates, map global talent markets, provide hiring intelligence, advise hiring managers, and support employer branding and recruiting events.

Conduct research and develop runtime calibration methods for superconducting quantum hardware, focusing on two-qubit gates, processor optimization, crosstalk mitigation, leakage reduction, and low-latency FPGA control. Collaborate with research, product, and engineering teams to translate quantum control advances into production software and communicate findings clearly.

Own deployment, configuration, integration, testing, and operational readiness of navigation and quantum sensing software on UAS platforms. Bring up sensor and navigation stacks, support lab and flight operations, diagnose field issues, manage test data, and improve deployment, testing, and CI/CD workflows. Collaborate across software, hardware, systems, research, and external partner teams. The role includes intermittent domestic and international travel and may involve ITAR-controlled information.

Lead the product vision, roadmap, development, and launch of a new quantum sensing product area. Partner with research, engineering, design, marketing, sales, customers, and hardware suppliers to identify opportunities, define requirements, prioritize features, and execute go-to-market plans. Manage hardware and software product lifecycles, including qualification, certification, manufacturing, and post-launch optimization. Translate emerging quantum technologies into customer solutions and support technical presentations, statements of work, and research proposals.

Lead Q-CTRL’s US government engagement strategy by shaping policy, legislation, and funding initiatives; building bipartisan relationships across Congress, federal agencies, defense organizations, and state governments; advocating for quantum technology priorities; identifying government partnership opportunities; advising leadership on policy developments; and representing the company in industry and policy forums.

Build and operate reliable, secure, Kubernetes-based cloud platforms supporting SaaS, hardware, and embedded deployments. Develop CI/CD, GitOps, vulnerability scanning, and Infrastructure as Code tooling; establish self-service golden paths; support multi-cloud, scalable, highly available infrastructure; troubleshoot Linux systems; and contribute to platform architecture, DevOps practices, documentation, and technical decisions.

Drive business development for Q-CTRL’s quantum sensing business by generating opportunities, managing leads and customer engagements, expanding existing accounts, building mapping-company partnerships, supporting government proposals, and translating customer needs into product and engineering priorities. The role requires sensor or related hardware sales experience, complex systems expertise, strong technical writing, government business development knowledge, and travel of up to 50%.

Develop and maintain FPGA firmware and embedded software for quantum sensors, including timing-critical DSP pipelines, calibration routines, data capture, DMA transfer, and embedded Linux integration. Build simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing, investigate system-level issues, support CI/CD validation, and contribute to sensor architecture, reliability, documentation, and field deployment alongside research scientists and engineers.

Q-CTRL is seeking to build a talent community for future roles in research and product development focused on quantum technology, while promoting strong internal values and team diversity.

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