Head of Quantum

As quantum devices evolve rapidly, the limiting factor is no longer physics alone, but the ability to integrate, control, test, and manufacture reliable systems. This role exists to solve this problem at a national scale.

The Head of Quantum is a systems leadership role responsible for the technical leadership, delivery assurance and strategic integration of CSA Catapult’s quantum activities, ensuring programmes are industry-relevant, delivery-focused, value-for-money and aligned to CSA Catapult’s mandate.

The role focuses on system-level integration, architecture, materials-to-device-readiness and industrialisation, enabling coherent delivery across multiple technology domains including RF, photonics (PICs), electronics, packaging, and test.

The Head of Quantum will be responsible for:

• Defining and executing CSA’s quantum technology roadmap (computing, sensing, comms, PNT, defence‑relevant systems) whilst ensuring alignment with AI, RF, photonics, and advanced packaging roadmaps
• Leading quantum–classical interface strategy, roadmaps, demonstrators and delivery including testing, verification and qualification
• Quantum sensing, timing, PNT and defence‑relevant applications
• Quantum communications and networking (non‑theoretical)
• System architectures and Quantum–classical interfaces spanning power, RF, photonics, cryogenic and control electronics, advanced packaging, control electronics, AI‑enabled processing and inference where relevant
• Coherent delivery of system-level integration, test, validation and demonstrators
• Acting as CSA’s technical authority for quantum with Government, defence, industry, and partners
• Building a high‑credibility, delivery‑focused quantum team aligned to Catapult outcomes
• Contributing to future funding bids, programmes and partnerships