Hardware R&D Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Description
Quantum Machines (QM) is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth. Our innovative hardware and software provide a groundbreaking approach to quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to arrays of thousands. At the heart of QM is a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping how quantum computers are built and operated. Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, enabling us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.
We are looking for a Hardware R&D Team Leader who embodies ambition and positivity, takes ownership, and collaborates effectively with remote teams to not only meet but exceed our objectives while addressing the evolving needs of our growing customer base.
The hardware development team spans two global sites - one in Tel Aviv and one in Copenhagen. The two teams collaborate seamlessly across projects, fostering open communication, creativity, and commitment. The hardware team is responsible for all hardware at QM, spanning from room-temperature control hardware to our cryogenic QPU carriers.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Platform Hardware team, driving execution, technical excellence, collaboration, and the professional growth of nine skilled PCB/layout designers.
- Develop hardware for the company's quantum computing control and packaging systems.
- Develop, test, and bring QM's hardware products into production.
- Lead the technical aspects of hardware development from design through production.
- Promote high standards of hardware producibility through design for manufacturing, testing, and assembly.
Requirements
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years of hardware development experience.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience leading a hardware development team.
- Experience taking a product from concept to production.
- Experience in digital, analog, and RF electronics design.
- Proven track record in hardware design reviews, testing, and system integration.
- Technical leadership experience in the development of high-end electronic hardware.
- B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Personal Skills
- Passionate about technology, driven by challenges, and inspired by the opportunity to build fascinating multidisciplinary products and solutions.
- Enjoy working in a global, multi-site environment.
- Strong engineering capabilities with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Capable of executing under uncertainty in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.