Senior Quantum Engineer

Package:  56,250 - 62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role :
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Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Quantum Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As a Senior Quantum Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and applying cutting-edge quantum technologies to solve complex engineering challenges and support the delivery of innovative capabilities across a range of application domains. Your work will help shape the future of quantum-enabled solutions, contributing to technical excellence and project success.

Day-to-day, you'll undertake quantum engineering and systems engineering activities, supporting the delivery of technical projects from concept through to implementation. You'll apply your expertise in quantum sensing, navigation or computing, working within multidisciplinary teams to analyse problems, develop solutions, produce technical documentation, and support engineering decision-making. You will also have opportunities to lead small technical teams and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering quantum engineering activities and technical work packages in support of project objectives

Leading small technical teams and coordinating technical outputs

Producing high-quality technical documentation, reports, plans and specifications

Applying systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle

Identifying, assessing and escalating technical risks, issues and dependencies

Supporting technical decision-making through analysis, modelling and engineering evidence

Essential experience of the Senior Quantum Engineer:  Experience in quantum engineering with a focus on quantum sensing, quantum navigation or quantum computing

Strong understanding of relevant disciplines including physics, linear algebra, computational science or related engineering fields

Experience applying systems engineering processes and methodologies across the engineering lifecycle

Ability to develop technical documentation including requirements, specifications, reports and engineering plans

Experience of technical analysis, modelling and problem solving within a complex engineering environment

Ability to communicate technical information effectively and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders

Essential qualifications for the Senior Quantum Engineer:

Postgraduate qualification in Physics, Quantum Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Evidence of continuing professional development within a relevant technical discipline

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

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