Optical Systems Engineer: Quantum Key Distribution

Quantum Space Systems GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 35.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH seeks an Optical Systems Development Engineer to advance secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) applications for space and terrestrial use. Based in Vienna, you will own optical setups from breadboards to compact hardware and collaborate with physicists and engineers to translate concepts into robust, manufacturable systems.

You will perform design, simulations, alignment, MAIT activities, and cross‑functional product integration, contributing to qualification

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience setting up, aligning, and characterizing optical experiments.
• Experience with bulk-, micro-, and fiber-optical systems.
• Knowledge of optical simulation and analysis methods (Zemax, MATLAB, Python).
• Professional proficiency in English.

Aufgaben

• Develop optical and fiber‑optical systems from concepts to micro‑optical implementations.
• Define architectures, requirements, interfaces, budgets, and verification concepts.
• Perform simulations and analyses using Zemax, MATLAB, Python or equivalent.
• Carry out alignment, assembly, and MAIT activities for optical systems.
• Support cross‑functional integration with optoelectronics, electronics and software.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on optical setup & alignment

Optical system development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Physics/Optics/Photonic/Optical Engineering degree

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

MATLAB

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH seeks an Optical Systems Development Engineer to advance secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) applications for space and terrestrial use. Based in Vienna, you will own optical setups from breadboards to compact hardware and collaborate with physicists and engineers to translate concepts into robust, manufacturable systems.

You will perform design, simulations, alignment, MAIT activities, and cross‑functional product integration, contributing to qualification