Senior Research Engineer (m/f/d)

NVision Quantum Technologies; Ulm; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Startup environment

Cancer research impact

International team

Open culture

Permanent contract

30 days vacation

Flexible hours

Health budget

Wellpass

Relocation support

Job summary

NVision Quantum Technologies is seeking a driven engineer to develop complete scientific instruments from concept to functional operation. You will translate performance requirements into engineering solutions, manage constraints, and own the integrated concept across mechanical, fluidic, electrical, software, and automation subsystems.

You will collaborate with scientists to evaluate performance, iteratively improve the instrument, and lead multidisciplinary projects with a hands-on prototyping

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering with 4+ years experience building scientific or experimental instrumentation.
• Proven track record of developing an instrument from concept through design, assembly and testing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects translating performance requirements into a working instrument.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete scientific instruments from concept to functional operation.
• Translate performance requirements into engineering solutions and manage trade-offs.
• Own integrated engineering concept across mechanical, fluidic, electrical, software and automation subsystems.

Skills

Instrumentation development

Project leadership

Engineering fundamentals

Prototyping

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Your mission

• Develop complete scientific instruments and prototypes, from initial concept through engineering design, assembly, integration and functional operation.
• Translate scientific performance requirements into engineering solutions, identifying physical constraints, technical risks and design trade-offs.
• Own the integrated engineering concept, ensuring that mechanical, fluidic, electrical, software and automation subsystems work together.
• Collaborate with scientists to evaluate system performance, interpreting experimental results, identifying engineering limitations and iteratively improving the instrument.
• Adapt and evolve existing instrumentation for new experimental applications, evaluating whether reconfiguration, substantial redesign or a new system offers the best solution.
• Work hands-on with prototypes, contributing to assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting during development and design verification.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in engineering with 4+ years experience building scientific or experimental instrumentation and designing complex fluidic systems
• Proven track record of developing an instrument from initial concept through design, assembly and functional testing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects translating performance requirements into a fully working instrument
• Strong understanding of physical engineering principles and the ability to evaluate design feasibility, identify technical constraints and make informed trade-offs
• Hands-on approach to prototyping and experimentation.

Why us?

• Attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary and stock options
• Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company
• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of cancer
• International team, from over 30 different nationalities
• Positive work environment with open communication and a collaborative mindset
• Indefinite employment contract
• 30 vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Annual health budget (Allianz bKV)
• EGYM Wellpass
• Relocation support