As a Quantum Hardware Engineer at QuiX Quantum, you will be instrumental in designing and scaling advanced photonic components for quantum computing systems. You will take ownership of R&D projects, focusing on the design of experiments for prototype photonic integrated circuits, supporting component-level research, and ensuring successful hardware integration. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including quantum scientists and electrical engineers, while building and testing optical setups in a lab environment.

You will also be responsible for the assembly, characterization, and verification of photonic components, ensuring they are scalable for full-scale production. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with quantum processors and play a vital role in advancing the technology that powers the quantum future.

Key Responsibilities

Perform design of experiments for prototype photonic integrated circuits.
Assemble, test, measure, and characterize photonic devices, ensuring scalability for production.
Develop and maintain nonlinear optical setups in a laboratory environment.
Collaborate with design, production, and quantum science teams to integrate photonic hardware.
Own internal and EU-subsidized projects from start to finish.
Interface with suppliers for sourcing and technical coordination.
Document laboratory findings and present results at internal meetings and scientific conferences.

Requirements

Ph.D. (preferred) or Master’s degree in applied sciences, with a focus on experimental photonics or quantum optics.
Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment, including lasers, photodiode arrays, and tabletop optical components.
Strong knowledge of chip-integrated photonic components (e.g., ring resonators, MZIs, beam splitters, waveguide coupling).
Methodical, systematic approach to applied science.
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and experiment automation.
Strong technical writing skills for internal documentation and scientific reporting.
Proactive, accurate, and independent working style.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Exciting Aspects of the Role

The technology we design, assemble, test, and scale up operates at the cutting edge of quantum computer engineering.
You will work on challenging, high-tech projects, solving complex problems and contributing to breakthrough innovations in the quantum field.
You’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse team comprised of experts from around the globe, where everyone brings a unique specialty to the table.
This role offers you the chance to work directly with quantum processors in a lab environment, investigating their performance, assembling their components, and helping shape their functional design.
You’ll be a key contributor to driving innovation for a quantum future, playing an essential role in scaling quantum technologies from prototype to full-scale production.