Hands-on Optics & Mechatronics Technician — Vienna

Quantum Space Systems GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Modern workplace in Vienna

International projects with ESA

Job summary

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH (qtlabs) in Vienna seeks a motivated Technician to join the engineering team for the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of optical and mechatronic systems used in space and terrestrial communications.

Responsibilities include developing measurement setups, integrating laser optics for free-space optical communication, and automating optical alignment and measurement processes.

Qualifications

• Electronics and Measurement Technology: basic knowledge of electronic circuits, sensors, actuators, and measurement equipment for testing and characterizing technical systems.
• Mechanical Design and Assembly: basic knowledge of CAD software, mechanical design, and precision assembly of mechanical and optomechanical components.
• Programming: basic knowledge of Python and/or C++ for measurement automation, data acquisition, and hardware control.
• Technical Development: basic knowledge of structured engineering workflows, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, and characterize optical and optomechanical systems.
• Develop and improve optical measurement setups and automated alignment procedures.
• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical components and control systems.
• Maintain, test, and commission telescope systems.
• Support laboratory experiments, system integration, and field measurement campaigns.

Skills

Electronics

Measurement techniques

Programming basics

Education

HTL or equivalent

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Job description

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH (qtlabs) in Vienna seeks a motivated Technician to join the engineering team for the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of optical and mechatronic systems used in space and terrestrial communications.

Responsibilities include developing measurement setups, integrating laser optics for free-space optical communication, and automating optical alignment and measurement processes.