Application Engineer (f/m/d)

eleQtron GmbH; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Wellness package

Bike leasing

Moving benefits

Team events

Résumé du poste

eleQtron GmbH in Siegen is advancing quantum computing using trapped-ion technology. We are seeking an RF Application Engineer to test, validate, and optimize RF subsystems at the platform's core.

You will set up and validate RF hardware, support bring-up and commissioning, and collaborate with engineering and firmware teams to define validation protocols and standards. A degree in EE/Physics and 3–5 years of RF experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in electronics engineering or related role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE / Electronics / RF, Physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with RF hardware systems and measurements.
• Experience installing and validating RF subsystems in labs.

Responsabilités

• Set up, integrate, configure, and validate low-noise DC and RF hardware components.
• Support system operation, bring-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering and firmware teams to develop RF subsystems.
• Develop new validation protocols and characterization standards.

Connaissances

RF measurements

High-speed RF hardware

Lab validation

Ownership & execution

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Physics

Outils

VNAs

Spectrum analyser

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Description du poste

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.

We are looking for an RF Application Engineer (m/f/d) to test, validate, and optimize RF subsystems at the core of our trapped-ion quantum computing platform in Siegen.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up, integrate, configure, and validate low-noise DC and RF electronic hardware components and subsystems within our quantum computing platforms.
• Support system operation, bring-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electronic subassemblies, control systems, and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and firmware teams to develop and integrate RF subsystems for next-generation quantum technologies.
• Take ownership of developing new validation protocols and defining characterization standards.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, RF/Microwave Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience in electronics engineering, application engineering, hardware integration, or a comparable technical role.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed digital and RF hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, including RF measurements, debugging, and hardware validation.
• Experience in installing, integrating, and validating RF hardware subsystems in laboratory environments.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Structured, analytical working style with strong ownership and execution focus.
• Fluent English.

We value:

• Experience with high-frequency system design.
• Experience with Python or a similar scripting language for data analysis

What you can expect from eleQtron:

• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.
• Flexible working hours : We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules
• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the culture
• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development
• Wellness Package : We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being
• Bike Leasing: Stay Mobile and Sustainable with Our Company Bike Leasing Program
• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus
• At the forefront : Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications
• Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices and meeting rooms