Head of Experimental System Integration

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Lead the architecture and end-to-end integration of experimental quantum hardware testbeds, bringing together quantum processors, cryogenics, control electronics, firmware and HPC .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomLead💰 £260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantum hardware and cryogenic systems engineering, with a strong focus on system integration, project management, and team leadership. Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies while driving operational excellence and fostering external collaborations.

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Quantum Hardware ExpertiseCryogenic Systems EngineeringTechnical Team LeadershipProject Lifecycle ManagementTechnology Roadmapping

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Hard Skills

Quantum ProcessorsCryogenicsControl ElectronicsFirmware DevelopmentHigh-Performance ComputingElectrical MeasurementSystem IntegrationData AnalysisTechnical ReportingExperimental System Verification

Soft Skills

LeadershipDelegationCommunicationInfluencingCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD or Equivalent Commercial Experience

Industry Keywords

Technology TransferExperimental PlatformsResearch and DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture and end-to-end integration of experimental quantum hardware testbeds, bringing together quantum processors, cryogenics, control electronics, firmware and HPC
Define technology-transfer pathways that turn emerging, high-TRL components and subsystems into stable, high-throughput experimental platforms
Translate research objectives into clear system requirements and integration strategies across OQC’s R&D programmes
Establish system-level verification, bring-up and validation standards for repeatable, high-performance experimental operation
Build and lead a high-performing technical team, owning recruitment, objectives, performance, coaching and long-term capability development
Own the Experimental System Integration roadmap and delivery of complex research projects
Coordinate resources and work across multiple technical teams
Drive operational excellence by improving tooling, diagnostics, uptime, throughput and repeatability
Support external technical collaborations
Report to the VP Research and provide recommendations on priorities, resources and investment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep technical background in quantum hardware, cryogenic systems engineering, superconducting qubits or a closely related field
Commercial experience within a relevant technical or scientific environment
Experience leading and developing a technical team of approximately 5–10 people within a fast-changing organisation
Proven ownership of the full lifecycle of complex technical projects, from requirements and architecture through integration and delivery
Strong hands-on understanding of cryogenic system operation and electrical measurement
Strong leadership, delegation, project planning, data analysis and technical reporting capability
Ability to influence across disciplines, communicate complex technical concepts clearly and guide teams through challenging technical problems
Experience coordinating multiple technical teams to deliver against complex research or engineering objectives
PhD or equivalent commercial experience
Experience designing and implementing quantum or cryogenic systems (nice-to-have)
Experience working across a range of quantum or cryogenic system architectures (nice-to-have)
Track record of designing and delivering complex technology to specification (nice-to-have)
Experience coordinating larger multidisciplinary teams to produce complex technical outcomes (nice-to-have)
Strong technology roadmapping capability and experience translating longer-term technical goals into executable programmes (nice-to-have)
Experience developing and managing external partnerships across suppliers, government, commercial organisations or R&D teams (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

World-class team at the forefront of the next computational era
Culture of bold innovation
Opportunity to work with unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation
Benefits and positive work culture (details linked on the careers page)