Quantum System Validation Team Lead at Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. A lead-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering. Our current needs We are seeking a senior technical leader with solid expertise in engineering of quantum systems with an emphasis on large-scale experimental validation and reliability engineering. Beyond technical excellence, we are looking for someone capable of building and leading a multidisciplinary validation organization operating at the interface between R&D; and large-scale system deployment. The mission of the Quantum System Validation team is to validate preservation of multimode bosonic logical performance under scaling-induced physical variability and emergent error channels, and to enforce the reliability standards required for deployment-ready quantum computing systems. More specifically, this individual will define and grow Nord Quantique’s system-level validation strategy, establish reliability engineering discipline across increasingly complex quantum computing systems, and lead the development of scalable validation methodologies supporting future utility-scale architectures. The role combines quantum system validation, operational robustness engineering, and long-duration reliability qualification of a scaled and integrated system covering cryogenic, control, and software. We recognize that expertise can come from a variety of academic or professional paths-not all of which follow conventional trajectories, and we value diversity in that regard.



Sought expertise and knowledge Superconducting quantum computing systems System-level validation and performance qualification Scaling-induced noise and drift mechanisms Reliability engineering and FMEA methodologies Long-duration stability testing Hardware-software orchestration validation Statistical analysis of complex experimental systems Cross-functional technical leadership Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset Responsibilities Define and lead the system-level validation and reliability strategy across successive quantum computer generations Build and support a multidisciplinary validation organization spanning quantum validation, operational robustness, and reliability engineering Define deployment-readiness criteria, quantitative system acceptance metrics, performance gates, and validation methodologies supporting deployment decisions Lead long-duration stability testing and drift characterization campaigns Establish FMEA methodologies, qualification procedures, and reliability governance frameworks Validate preservation of logical performance under scaling-induced physical variability and emergent error channels Oversee validation of hardware-software orchestration, including calibration workflows, boot-up sequencing, and software integration Coordinate cross-functional root-cause analysis activities during system bring-up and validation failures Requirements PhD in experimental physics, engineering, quantum computing, systems engineering, or a related field +5 years of postgraduate experience in quantum technologies, advanced hardware systems, or complex cryogenic system development Including 2 years of relevant industry experience Demonstrated experience leading large-scale experimental or system validation efforts Experience building or managing multidisciplinary technical teams Strong experience operating at the interface between research and engineering environments Strong engineering and systems-thinking mindset Ability to build and mentor highly technical teams Leadership grounded in collaboration, rigor, and accountability Clear communicator across hardware, software, and research organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quantum System Validation Team Lead (Sherbrooke)
🏢 Nord Quantique
📍 Sherbrooke