Technical Project Manager

A track record of delivering complex technical programmes against fixed external milestones, where the deadline does not move and the reporting bar is high

Experience owning detailed delivery schedules across hardware and software workstreams, including external partners and subcontractors

A background in hardware electronics, semiconductor, test engineering or manufacturing programme management, or another environment where hardware dependencies carry real schedule risk

A structured approach to risk, identifying dependencies early and maintaining credible mitigation plans rather than reporting problems after they land

Experience owning a programme budget, tracking spend against plan and reporting variance

Experience managing subcontractors, statements of work, deliverables and commercial terms

Comfortable operating to defined processes and formal quality requirements rather than improvising case by case

Willing to hold the line, challenging estimates and priorities and pushing back when delivery slips

Strong communication and stakeholder management in a matrix environment, adjusting register between engineers, management and executives

A fast learner, comfortable ramping up on unfamiliar technical domains and picking up the quantum and cryogenic vocabulary on the job

Experience delivering to government-funded research programmes or under independent evaluation is desirable but not essential

SQC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

This position may require access to export-controlled information or technology. Employment may be subject to applicable export control laws and may require eligibility assessment based on factors such as nationality, citizenship, or residency, and, where necessary, obtaining relevant export licenses or approvals.

SQC was founded by renowned physicist and materials scientist Michelle Simmons, who pioneered the field of atomic electronics, including the development of the world’s first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of Arm, is a leader in the semiconductor industry and was instrumental in developing the processors that powered the mobile computing revolution.

As a full-stack company with in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC can design, produce and test new quantum chips in under a week, enabling rapid iteration and a decisive advantage in the race to build the world’s first commercial-scale quantum computer.

SQC is a high-accountability environment built on a simple principle: Every Atom Counts. If you’re looking to play a meaningful role in building the next frontier of computing, we’d love to hear from you.