Ion Trap Engineer (f/m/d)

eleQtron GmbH; Hamburg; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Team events

Training & development

Wellness program

Moving bonus

Frontier tech exposure

Modern workplace

Descripción de la vacante

eleQtron GmbH develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology in Hamburg. We are seeking an Ion Trap Engineer (f/m/d) to join a multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers to develop, set up and operate our quantum computers and test devices.

You will perform experiments, assemble ion trap hardware, characterize devices, and optimize performance, collaborating with international colleagues. Fluent English required; German is a plus.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or Physical Chemistry (or equivalent).
• Experience in AMO physics experiments including lasers, laser cooling, spectroscopy, optics, microwaves and vacuum systems.
• Knowledge in photonics, optics, high-frequency electronics, cryogenics, vacuum, opto-electronics or electrodynamics.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Creative and collaborative in multicultural/interdisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Operate trapped-ion quantum computers and related test devices.
• Perform experiments in laboratory environments and apply results to product development.
• Assemble ion trap quantum computer hardware.
• Characterize ion trap quantum computers with state-of-the-art experiments and measurements.
• Analyze and optimize performance of quantum computers.

Conocimientos

AMO experiments

Lasers & cooling

English fluency

Team collaboration

German language advantage

Educación

Advanced degree in STEM

Descripción del empleo

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.

Responsibilities:

As an Ion Trap Engineer (f/m/d), you will be part of a team with a mission to develop, set up and operate our trapped-ion quantum computers and relevant test devices. You will collaborate closely with our international team of physicists and engineers from different disciplines. Depending on your level of experience, you will work on one or more of the following tasks:

• Operate our quantum computers based on trapped ions
• Perform experiments in a laboratory environment and apply the results to the development of a mature product
• Assemble ion trap quantum computer hardware
• Characterize ion trap quantum computers with state-of-the-art experiments and measurement techniques in a laboratory environment
• Analyze and optimize the performance of our quantum computers

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Physical Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience in AMO physics experiments, including lasers, laser cooling, laser spectroscopy, optics, microwaves, and vacuum systems
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: photonics, linear and nonlinear optics, high-frequency electronics, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, opto-electronics, and electrodynamics
• Fluent written and spoken English skills
• Creative, collaborative, and comfortable working in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams

We Value:

• German language skills are an advantage
• Hands-on experience with other quantum computing platforms, including superconducting qubits, spin qubits, NV center systems, and photonics-based platforms
• Independent mindset, readiness to learn and to apply new software and hardware skills

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 game.
• 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.
• 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 ahigh-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms.