Engineering
4 days ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom | Permanent, Full time | Salary Range: £80,000 to £120,000 DOE
Nu Quantum is at the forefront of building the Entanglement Fabric, a pioneering technology designed to unlock commercial quantum computing and drive the transition to a horizontal, scalable industry.
By transforming over a decade of research from the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory into practical, market-driven solutions, we are shaping the future of quantum information.
As Head of Engineering, your role will be pivotal in driving forward our breakthrough innovations and helping to redefine the future of quantum computing.
Nu Quantum is seeking a skilled and experienced Head of Engineering to join our diverse team, driving the development of innovative and scalable quantum networking hardware.
In this role, you will lead and support a multidisciplinary engineering group, including Digital Design, Software, Electronics, Mechanical and Nanofabrication teams. A significant aspect of this role is team leadership and support, ensuring the success and growth of the engineering teams both technically and holistically. You will play an important role in shaping and fostering our company culture, embodying and promoting our core values.
You bring experience in all phases of engineering development—from concept and requirements gathering through to manufacturing, product release, and certification. The projects you've worked on may involve a complex mix of hardware and software components (such as FPGA, microcontrollers, RF/mixed-signal, low-latency control).
Lead, coordinate, and inspire the technical activities of the Digital Design, Software, Electronics, and Mechanical teams.
# Take responsibility for planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across all stages of project delivery and the product development process.
# Collaborate closely with the PMO team, acting as the technical authority for engineering deliverables in Nu Quantum’s technology development programmes.
# Own and continuously improve engineering development processes and tools as Nu Quantum grows.
# Responsible for championing high-quality technical documentation.
# Provide day-to-day management, leadership, mentoring, and professional development to the engineering group leads.
# Collaborate with the VP of Technology and the Head of Quantum Hardware to ensure alignment in culture, roadmap, and technical goals across the Engineering and Research teams.
A Bachelors/Masters degree in a numerate subject (e.g. physics, engineering, or a related discipline).
#15+ years industry experience including 10+ years leading teams and projects.
# Proven experience in managing teams across various engineering disciplines and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
# Experience with modern project management techniques (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall etc).
# Experience with Process and Workflow Management tools for hardware and software development.
# in particular within early prototyping and R&D projects.
# A commitment to applying engineering best practices, combined with an interest in training and mentoring junior colleagues.
# Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Nu Quantum
We encourage and support all individuals—especially those from underrepresented or marginalised communities—to apply and grow with us.
Group Life Assurance: Paid Sabbatical: Take a well-deserved 1-month sabbatical after 4 years of service to recharge or pursue personal passions.
IP Bonus Scheme: Be rewarded for your innovation and contributions with our Intellectual Property bonus program.
Employee Referral Scheme: Help us grow our team and earn generous bonuses for successful referrals.
Private Medical & Dental Cover: Optional comprehensive healthcare with Vitality and Bupa.
Gym Membership: Stay active with our gym membership perks, helping you to keep both body and mind healthy.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy a tax-efficient way to purchase your bike.
Office Perks: Enjoy bean-to-cup coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks to keep you energised throughout the day.
Generous Time Off: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays to rest, recharge, and explore.
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