Systems Engineer Quantum Technologies (m/f/d)

OHB SE; München; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB SE in Munich is seeking a highly qualified scientist/engineer to contribute to quantum technologies studies and support secure quantum communication implementations in space-related projects.

The role emphasizes technical coordination of subsystems and interfaces, defining system requirements, and performing trade-offs to meet performance targets. A PhD and hands-on TRL4 lab experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of quantum technologies and their industrial applications.
• Ideally system engineering experience in an industrial environment or strong motivation to learn new methods.
• Experience designing and implementing secure and quantum communication systems for ground and space would be a plus.
• Hands-on lab experience up to TRL 4, ideally in QKD for space-based applications or free space optics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to studies and early-phase projects (Phases 0/A/B) focused on quantum technologies.
• Support implementation projects (Phases B/C/D/E) with emphasis on secure and quantum communication systems.
• Technical coordination of (Sub-)Systems and Interfaces.
• Analysis and definition of customer, mission and system requirement.
• Trade-offs of technical and programmatic solutions.
• Technical baseline definition for (sub)systems including trade-off of performance-related parameters.
• Plan test campaigns at system and subsystem levels.
• Overview and management of technical solutions developed internally and externally for particular systems and subsystems.
• Compile documentation according to space standards.
• Manage work packages and sub-projects within larger projects (Technical point-of-contact towards subcontractors and customers).
• Participate in or lead proposal creation, particularly in the domain of quantum technologies.
• Define technical baselines and development logic for proposals.
• Define study and development logic, including work breakdown structures.
• Support budget definition and engineering activities.

Skills

Quantum technologies

System engineering

Secure quantum comms

Lab experience TRL4

Team leadership

Education

PhD in physics or related

Job description

• Contribute to studies and early-phase projects (Phases 0/A/B) focused on quantum technologies
• Support implementation projects (Phases B/C/D/E) with emphasis on secure and quantum communication systems
• Technical coordination of (Sub-)Systems and Interfaces
• Analysis and definition of customer, mission and system requirement
• Trade-offs of technical and programmatic solutions
• Technical baseline definition for (sub)systems including trade-off of performance-related parameters
• Plan test campaigns at system and subsystem levels
• Overview and management of technical solutions developed internally and externally for particular systems and subsystems
• Compile documentation according to space standards
• Project & Work Package Management
  • Manage work packages and sub-projects within larger projects
  • Represent the work packages and/or sub-project(s) as technical point-of-contact towards subcontractors and customers
• Proposal Development
  • Participate in or lead proposal creation, particularly in the domain of quantum technologies
  • Define technical baselines and development logic for proposals
  • Define study and development logic, including work breakdown structures
  • Support budget definition and engineering activities

• Quantum Technologies & Secure Communication
  • Contribute to studies and early-phase projects (Phases 0/A/B) focused on quantum technologies
  • Support implementation projects (Phases B/C/D/E) with emphasis on secure and quantum communication systems
• Systems Engineering
  • Technical coordination of (Sub-)Systems and Interfaces
  • Analysis and definition of customer, mission and system requirement
  • Trade-offs of technical and programmatic solutions
  • Technical baseline definition for (sub)systems including trade-off of performance-related parameters
  • Plan test campaigns at system and subsystem levels
  • Overview and management of technical solutions developed internally and externally for particular systems and subsystems
  • Compile documentation according to space standards
• Project & Work Package Management
  • Manage work packages and sub-projects within larger projects
  • Represent the work packages and/or sub-project(s) as technical point-of-contact towards subcontractors and customers
• Proposal Development
  • Participate in or lead proposal creation, particularly in the domain of quantum technologies
  • Define technical baselines and development logic for proposals
  • Define study and development logic, including work breakdown structures
  • Support budget definition and engineering activities

Your Qualifications

• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science or equivalent with a focus on quantum optics/ quantum technology
• In-depth knowledge of quantum technologies and (ideally) their industrial applications. In particular, quantum key distribution, quantum memories, quantum sensors, and entanglement as a resource in quantum networks
• Ideally, system engineering experience in an industrial environment or at least a strong motivation to learn new methods
• Experience in the design and implementation of secure and quantum communication systems for ground and space would be a plus
• Strong solution oriented, self-managed and pro-active working style
• Passion for technology and the motivation to turn ideas into reality
• Hands-on experience in the lab in the context of technology development up to TRL 4, ideally in the context of QKD for space-based applications or free space optics
• Ideally, experience in motivating and leading small teams in technical roles
• Professional experience in the space industry or in space-related projects would be an advantage