Optical/Laser Communications Engineer for Satellite-Based QKD

Airbus; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in quantum technology seeks an entry-level engineer to join their quantum technology team in Stuttgart. The role involves developing and testing satellite payloads, engaging in cutting-edge optical and quantum communication technologies, and requires a Master's degree in a relevant STEM field. Applicants should be analytical thinkers with hands-on experience in optics, lasers, and opto-electronics, fluent in English and German, and eager to collaborate within multi-partner projects.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive working environment

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with lasers, opto-electronics, and optics required.
• Fluency in English and German is mandatory.
• Willingness to work in a team in multi-partner project structures.

Aufgaben

• Develop optical and quantum communication satellite payloads.
• Perform system engineering tasks for optical communications payloads.
• Analyze and interpret data.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in communications engineering or related STEM fields

Tools

Lasers

Opto-electronics

Optics

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Company Background:

Over the course of six decades, TESAT has developed in-depth expertise in manufacturing of payload equipment for communication satellites and has established itself as a clear European market leader. On its 60,000m² premises in Backnang, Germany, about 1,100 employees develop, assemble, integrate, and test systems and equipment for telecommunication via satellite. Since more than 20 years, TESAT is pioneering the development and production of space borne laser communication terminals.

To maintain its technological edge, TESAT is heavily investing into quantum technologies. The company is currently involved in numerous national and international quantum cryptographic pilot projects and explores use cases for space borne quantum sensing and metrology.

Job Description:

You will join our quantum technology team and

• develop optical and quantum communication satellite payloads
• perform system engineering task for complex optical communications payloads
• participate in technology development programs for essential building blocks of next-generation optical and quantum payloads
• work on and test optical laser setups in our laser laboratory
• analyze and interpret data
• interact and support customers regarding technical requirements and specifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in communications engineering or other related STEM fields, e.g., physics, photonics, etc.
• Hands-on experience with lasers, opto-electronics and optics
• Analytical thinking
• Willingness to work in a team in multi-partner project structures
• Fluent in English and German

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Sub-system development

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