I am excited to welcome Scott Turner as our new Head of Engineering for Quantum Sensing to drive the development of Q-CTRL’s robust quantum sensing solutions that can be deployed in real-world applications.

Scott joins us from Bluechiip, where he played a key role in transforming early-stage technology concepts into validated, manufacturable products, ensuring scalability and operational maturity —a skillset that makes him an asset to our Quantum Sensing Engineering teams. As a company, we are focused on making quantum technologies useful in the real world, and that is exactly what Scott has dedicated his career to—bridging the gap between research, engineering, and commercial viability.

Scott starts with us at a significant time for quantum sensing. On April 14, World Quantum Day, we demonstrated the first commercially viable use for quantum technology through Ironstone Opal, our magnetic navigation (MagNav) quantum sensor system, which outperformed high-end conventional alternatives to GPS, demonstrating a world first technological accomplishment.

As Head of Engineering for Quantum Sensing, Scott will build on Q-CTRL’s recent achievements, accelerating the maturity of our quantum sensing technologies from research prototypes to commercially viable products. This includes refining product development processes and structures, strengthening collaboration between engineering and research, and ensuring our technology meets the demands of end users, which includes ensuring our products meet stringent regulatory requirements.

"Q-CTRL’s expansion into quantum sensing is particularly exciting to me because it presents an opportunity to take cutting-edge scientific advancements and turn them into practical solutions. My experience will be particularly helpful in accelerating the development of Q-CTRL’s quantum sensing solutions, and I am eager to contribute to bringing this groundbreaking technology to market." – Scott Turner

Quantum sensing has the potential to revolutionize industries by providing ultra-precise measurements that were previously impossible to detect. The ability to develop sensors that operate without GPS, by measuring magnetic fields with unprecedented sensitivity or detecting minute changes in gravitational fields, opens doors to applications in defense, aerospace, geophysics, and even as-yet unknown areas. We are excited to have such a capable leader for our team who is turning these possibilities into reality.

Q-CTRL’s latest achievement of quantum advantage in quantum-assured navigation is only the beginning, and we are excited for Scott’s role in our continued success. And we are hiring! Check out open roles and the talent community on our Careers page to stay in touch as future opportunities arise.