Own the technical strategy, architecture, and design of a major subsystem or capability within a quantum hardware program, evaluating trade-offs, risks, and opportunities using scientific and engineering evidence. Design and drive critical experiments that reduce uncertainty, enable informed technical decisions, and uphold high standards for data quality, validation, calibration, and reproducibility. Translate scientific insight into practical system requirements, designs, performance targets, and execution plans. Partner across theory, engineering, and software teams to connect models, simulations, measurements, controls, and implementation into an integrated system. Work with external suppliers, technology partners, and research collaborators to advance program goals and mitigate technical risks. Mentor scientists and engineers, communicate complex technical topics to senior leaders and external stakeholders, and contribute to technical excellence across the organization. Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent experience. Experience in leading or building complex quantum architecture. Experience designing experiments and interpreting evidence for critical decisions. Experience in quantitative systems reasoning across physical mechanisms and architecture. Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive innovation and efficiency, including performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Experience leading the architecture, development, and validation of at least one complex experimental, quantum, semiconductor, photonic, or other advanced physical system. Demonstrated deep expertise in at least one of the following: quantum hardware systems or device technologies; precision measurement or instrumentation; control, calibration, or characterization systems; advanced electronics, photonics, cryogenics, vacuum systems, radio frequency systems, materials, or integrated-system technologies; or reliability and error characterization. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical work involving at least two of the following: theory, hardware engineering, software, modeling or simulation, and experimental validation. Experience delivering at least one technical program with an external supplier, technology partner, industrial research group, or academic research organization, with demonstrated scientific, technical, or organizational impact. Quantum #QuantumCareers #MDQCareers Quantum Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Denmark is kr 912,400.00 - kr 1,559,800.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This role exists to provide technical direction and system-level governance within physical computing and advanced hardware initiatives. Operating at the intersection of applied physics, hardware development, and software integration, the position translates complex scientific mechanisms into scalable engineering specifications. Professionals in this function establish experimental frameworks, evaluate architectural trade-offs, and align cross-functional engineering teams around unified hardware roadmaps. By bridging theoretical models with empirical validation, the role mitigates technical uncertainty and accelerates the operationalization of complex physical technologies within enterprise organizations.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
The role contributes directly to the hardware development layer of the quantum ecosystem by guiding the structural architecture and validation of physical quantum systems. As quantum technology transitions from pure academic research to integrated physical platforms, senior researchers ensure sub-system reliability, experimental rigor, and cross-disciplinary alignment. By facilitating technical collaboration with external partners, component vendors, and academic groups, this position helps strengthen supply chain integration, hardware characterization standards, and the broader infrastructure required for scalable quantum computing capabilities.
Capability signals:
- Strategic architecture design and technical roadmap development for complex physical systems
- Quantitative systems reasoning across hardware, control mechanisms, and experimental validation frameworks
- Leadership in multidisciplinary research efforts combining theoretical models and practical engineering
- Technical oversight of external technology partnerships, academic collaborations, and vendor relationships
- Integration of modern computational and artificial intelligence tools for research automation
