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Mesa Quantum Systems is seeking a technical leader to build and advance their chip-scale quantum sensing platform in the UK. This is a technical leadership role with substantial responsibility for both engineering execution and team direction. You will help establish the technical foundation of Mesa Quantum UK and work closely with Mesa's broader leadership as they expand their quantum sensing roadmap.
You will lead complex engineering programs from concept through prototype and product development. Key responsibilities include setting technical direction and leading development of the chip-scale vapor sensing platform; translating sensing goals into system architectures, engineering plans, and measurable milestones; leading system design and integration across atomic, optical, electronic, thermal, magnetic, and mechanical subsystems; guiding prototype development, testing, characterization, troubleshooting, and iteration; tracking technical progress and surfacing risks early; working hands-on where needed to lead the team through complex technical problems; coordinating with Mesa's photonics, electronics, packaging, and manufacturing teams as systems advance toward robust, manufacturable products; establishing test methods, calibration procedures, and technical documentation; helping shape future sensing architectures and applications; building relationships with academic, government, and industry partners in the UK quantum ecosystem; and contributing to recruiting, mentoring, and growing the technical team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Deep technical understanding of quantum sensing or a closely related area
- At least 4 years of experience leading complex technical programs
- Experience developing complex experimental or precision systems; experience with neutral-atom platforms valued
- Strong systems engineering skills and ability to connect subsystem choices to overall performance
- Experience leading technical design, making sound trade-offs, and guiding work through integration and testing
- Ability to define and track milestones, manage technical risks, and turn plans into practical progress
- Experience with data acquisition and test scripting
- Experience with vapor-cell systems, atomic clocks or magnetometers, laser spectroscopy, optical systems, low-noise measurement, magnetic-field control, thermal systems, electronics, or experimental automation valued
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ph.D. useful but not required; equivalent depth gained through engineering practice, research, or work on comparable systems welcome
- Background may be physics, engineering, or other technical discipline relevant to the work
