Principal Quantum Physicist — Chief Scientific Authority, LFI LFI (La Force International) is an international quantum technology economics firm advancing industrial economics with quantum. LFI is a specialist quantum consultancy for the industrial and manufacturing sectors: working inside organisation to build understanding, accelerate adoption, and unlock the commercial potential of quantum technologies. The lean core team, backed by a global network of contracted PhD specialists across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. Specialty Area : Quantum Physics Department : Technical Services Functional Group : Commercial Location : Global (Remote) Reports to : Managing Partner Engagement : Initially consulting/fractional (flexible days per week), transitioning to permanent full-time Your job scope: Serve as LFI’s chief scientific authority and a founding‑level technical leader Act as the translator between deep quantum physics research and client , turning advanced quantum theory into practical business solutions Apply quantum expertise across cryptography, optimisation, sensing, and security to support high‑value client engagements Begin in a flexible consulting capacity (part‑time or full‑time contract), transitioning into a permanent full‑time role as the business grows Become the first of up to four Principal Quantum Physicists planned in LFI’s five‑year growth strategy Your responsibilities will involve: Technical Leadership & Scientific Direction Senior authority across all LFI quantum service lines: vCQO, Quantum Audit, PQC Security, Hybrid Optimisation, Sensing, and MQS Develop and refine LFI’s technical methodologies, frameworks, and IP for quantum readiness, optimisation, and security audits Design and oversee hybrid quantum-classical optimisation pilots Client-Facing Advisory & Delivery Define technical methods, assess new quantum technologies, and advise enterprise clients on their commercial use Leads hybrid quantum-classical optimisation pilots and heads the development of LFI's Quantum Sensing service line Cloud Bench & Team Development Recruits, onboards, and mentors Cloud Bench PhD specialists Set performance standards and specialisation profiles for physicists and quantum engineers across all service lines Thought Leadership & IP Development Write and contribute to technical papers , conference presentations , and industry publications Support the development and improvement of LFI’s Quantum Value Stages™ methodology and Risk Radar assessment frameworks Lead the design and launch of LFI’s Quantum Sensing service line Identifying commercial applications of quantum in mining, advanced manufacturing and defence industries Evaluate emerging quantum hardware platforms to determine the suitable recommendations for clients Ecosystem Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Represent LFI at international conferences and trade shows as the firm’s senior technical authority Build and maintain relationships with quantum hardware vendors, national labs, universities and research institutions across APAC, Americas and EMEA Managerial Responsibilities At first: You are an individual contributor with dotted‑line oversight of Cloud Bench contractors supporting APAC engagements As the business grows: You take on direct management of up to 3 Principal Quantum Physicists and 6 Quantum Engineers/Translators Ongoing responsibilities: Oversee work from 10+ fractional Cloud Bench specialists across projects Hold budget responsibility for APAC technical delivery and Cloud Bench utilisation targets Selection Criteria: Qualifications : Requirement: PhD in Quantum Physics, Quantum Information Science, Quantum Computing, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field Postgraduate qualification in cybersecurity or cryptography is highly desirable Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific Palo Alto Networks PCNSE credentials are advantageous Experience : 8+ years in quantum physics research and applied/commercial quantum technology roles, with at least At least 3 years in client‑facing advisory, consulting, or technical leadership Proven ability to translate advanced quantum theory into commercially usable solutions for enterprise or industrial clients, with experience in at least two of the following: Skills and Abilities Deep expertise across multiple quantum computing paradigms (gate‑model, quantum annealing, photonic, trapped‑ion) with the ability to assess their commercial readiness for industrial use Strong understanding of post‑quantum cryptographic standards and migration frameworks, including NIST PQC standards and Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) threats Proficiency with quantum software frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, D‑Wave Ocean) and hybrid quantum‑classical algorithm design Experience working across international markets (APAC + Americas/EMEA), with strong familiarity with the Australian research and industrial ecosystem valued Published research in peer‑reviewed journals and a track record of conference presentations in quantum science or commercialisation. Comfortable working independently in a lean startup environment, managing multiple concurrent client engagements and technical workstreams. Next steps: To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to . For more information: Too see other opportunities and more information, visit LFI Website #J-18808-Ljbffr