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Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Magnetometry)

Sydney

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Seniority
Senior
Country
AU
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On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
20 Oct 2026

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About the team

Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Research team performs basic and applied research in quantum sensing and quantum-enabled navigation. It is a highly dynamic team comprising approximately 30 specialists in theoretical and experimental atomic physics, cold-atom interferometry, navigation modeling , and modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques.

The Quantum Sensing Research and Quantum Sensing R&D teams work closely together, translating novel quantum sensing research into a useful capability and product. We are focussed on pushing the boundary of what is possible in quantum sensing and ensuring our R&D has real-world impact.

About the Role

As a Senior Scientist in the Magnetometry Novel Hardware team, you will work closely with aninterdisciplinary team comprising experts in quantum sensing and engineering to design, develop, test, and characterise novel state-of-the-art magnetometers and auxiliary hardware, that will solve pressing challenges in aeronautical and maritime positioning and navigation, geophysical exploration, medical diagnostics & imaging, and magnetic anomaly detection. Your focus will be to bring these sensors' exquisite laboratory performance into extreme environments, developing hardware and measurement approaches that maintain reliable operation amid environmental disturbances such as vibrations and electromagnetic interference.

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