The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralised pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers bring specialised and deep technical expertise developed through extensive industry experience. They provide a critical industry perspective to student learning and applied research, complementing the academic expertise of faculty by translating industry practices and real-world applications into the curriculum.
Photonic quantum systems – laser alignment, fibre coupling, and optical component integration
Quantum hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and calibration...
The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralised pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers bring specialised and deep technical expertise developed through extensive industry experience. They provide a critical industry perspective to student learning and applied research, complementing the academic expertise of faculty by translating industry practices and real-world applications into the curriculum.
Photonic quantum systems – laser alignment, fibre coupling, and optical component integration
Quantum hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and calibration...
Develop strategies and policies for migration to quantum-safe technology and implementation of robust cryptographic management
Collaborate with whole-of-government teams, industry, and research partners to develop quantum-safe (e.g., e.g., post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD)) cybersecurity solutions to ensure a seamless nationwide transition to quantum-safe security
Evaluate vulnerabilities, potential threats, and attack vectors specific to the quantum threat...
Develop and integrate compact and robust quantum sensors for inertial, magnetic or RF sensing
Design and develop subsystems for quantum sensors, including RF/microwave electronics, magnetic-field control, lasers and optics, vacuum systems and electronics subsystems.
Characterise subsystem performance and troubleshoot interactions between optical, electrical, magnetic and mechanical systems....
Develop and integrate compact and robust quantum sensors for inertial, magnetic or RF sensing
Design and develop subsystems for quantum sensors, including RF/microwave electronics, magnetic-field control, lasers and optics, vacuum systems and electronics subsystems.
Characterise subsystem performance and troubleshoot interactions between optical, electrical, magnetic and mechanical systems....
Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
Design, develop and evaluate solutions given problem statements in key generation and relaying across multiple hops in quantum key distribution (QKD) networks.
Design, implement, and maintain desktop GUIs for automation workflows, data visualization/analysis, instrument control, and system configuration.
Develop full stack components—including backend services (Node.js, GoLang), APIs, and front-end web interfaces (Angular, TypeScript)—to support cross-platform tooling and integration where appropriate.
Collaborate with users and product owners to translate complex quantum workflows into intuitive UI/UX designs, mockups, and prototypes....