Device Metrology Tool Development Lead

The role

You will coordinate technical work for a research and development project focused on developing scalable metrology methods and automated tooling. You will balance project management with technical execution to guide the tool's lifecycle from concept to deployment.

What you will do

• Identify and manage the critical path of the project
• Prioritise and sequence tasks based on impact, resource availability, and technical dependencies
• Ensure the team moves forward in a focused, efficient, and aligned manner
• Synthesize inputs from various engineering and scientific domains to guide project direction
• Make key system-level trade-offs
• Evaluate experimental strategies and validate outcomes
• Identify capability gaps and help shape team growth or hiring strategies
• Lead and support the technical project team day-to-day
• Work with experts across design, fabrication, and measurement disciplines
• Act as a primary technical interface for external development partners and collaborators

Required qualifications

• 4+ years working as a project lead, systems engineer, technical program manager, or lead engineer in a deep-tech industry
• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong foundational understanding of the R&D lifecycle (design - produce - measure)
• Exposure to chip characterization, RF / microwave engineering, or cryogenic systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• Pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage
• Hybrid setup
• Open vacation policy
• L&D budget available to each team member
• Team events and offsites

Before you apply

• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening

About the company

QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors using VIO™ technology. They aim to deliver hyper-scale quantum computers to solve humanity's greatest challenges.