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Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. This role is a Product Manager focused on Sensing, reporting to the Head of Product. You will lead, own, and launch a new product area leveraging Q-CTRL's quantum sensing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the problem space and opportunity to solve challenges in quantum sensing, maintaining adaptability and a figure-it-out mindset
- Drive product development, roadmaps, and go-to-market strategy in collaboration with quantum sensing researchers, engineers, designers, and marketers
- Proactively iterate on features based on customer data, feedback, and technology/market trends, optimizing for customer impact
- Leverage expertise in product technology stacks (software and hardware) to guide development teams in building platform features at scale
- Lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through launch and beyond
About Q-CTRL:
Founded in 2017, Q-CTRL operates globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Huntsville, Berlin, and Oxford. In 2024, the company raised US$113 million in Series B funding (the largest aggregate investment for a quantum software company). The company recently delivered Ironstone Opal, a field-validated quantum navigation solution for defense and industry, representing the first commercial quantum advantage in this space.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of product management experience in quantum sensing, navigation, aerospace, defense, or related industries
- Demonstrated ability to identify market opportunities, understand customer needs, and execute product roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy
- Familiarity with crewed and uncrewed platforms in aviation (UAS/UAV) and maritime (USV, UUV, AUV)
- Experience managing full product development lifecycle across hardware and software, including qualification, certification, and manufacturing
- Ability to integrate customer and internal feedback into product requirements, drive prioritization, and execute pre/post-launch activities
- Business development experience with sensing companies and hardware suppliers
- Ability to understand, translate, and communicate scientific and technology concepts to partners and customers
- Comfortable creating technical presentations and independently researching, organizing, and writing Statements of Work and research contract proposals
- Experience working in technical environments with cross-functional teams amid uncertainty
Desirable Experience:
- Exposure to export controls or experience developing products to standards/regulations (DO-160/178/254, MIL-STD-810/461, RoHS/REACH)
- Familiarity with mining, geology, aerospace, defense, and government sectors
- Australian NV2 security clearance
