Senior CV-QKD Security Evaluator

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, invites applications for a specialist to advance experimental QKD security evaluation and validation, contributing to European activities on testing, standardization and certification.

You will develop methodologies for systematic evaluation of CV-QKD devices, complete test stations, perform measurements, and prepare detailed technical reports while coordinating with international partners in NOSTRADAMUS, AccessQKD and related programs.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, quantum tech, or related field.
• Extensive and documented knowledge of CV-QKD systems.
• Experience with implementation-security attacks and countermeasures.
• Hands-on lab experience building test setups for optical or CV-QKD devices.
• Proficiency in automated measurement systems and scientific programming.
• Experience drafting detailed technical evaluation reports.
• Familiarity with CV-QKD standardization or security assurance activities.
• Ability to work independently and in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine methodologies for CV-QKD security evaluation.
• Complete experimental test stations for implementation-security testing.
• Plan and perform measurements on CV-QKD components.
• Develop software for automated data acquisition and analysis.
• Analyse data and assess against security and performance criteria.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures.
• Prepare detailed technical evaluation reports.
• Coordinate work with partners in European projects and related activities.

Skills

CV-QKD security evaluation

Implementation-security analysis

Experimental testing

Automated measurement systems

Scientific programming

Technical report writing

English communication

Education

MSc or PhD in physics / electrical engineering / photonics / quantum technology

Tools

Laboratory test setups

Data acquisition software

Quantum optics instrumentation

Security assessment methods

Job description

DTU Physics in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, invites applications for a specialist to advance experimental QKD security evaluation and validation, contributing to European activities on testing, standardization and certification.

You will develop methodologies for systematic evaluation of CV-QKD devices, complete test stations, perform measurements, and prepare detailed technical reports while coordinating with international partners in NOSTRADAMUS, AccessQKD and related programs.