Senior CV-QKD Security Evaluator

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 620,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics seeks a Special Consultant to complete advanced CV-QKD security-evaluation activities in collaboration with European partners. You will develop methodologies, finish test stations, plan measurements, and automate data processing while writing detailed reports.

The role requires a strong background in CV-QKD security, independent work style, and excellent English. The appointment is time-limited and funded under AC TAP, starting 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, quantum technology or related field.
• Extensive and documented knowledge of CV-QKD systems and their practical implementation.
• Documented experience with implementation-security aspects of CV-QKD, including attacks and countermeasures.
• Hands-on experience designing and constructing laboratory test setups for systematic evaluation of optical or CV-QKD devices.
• Strong experience with automated measurement systems and scientific programming for data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience developing security-evaluation methodologies and writing detailed technical reports or project deliverables.
• Familiarity with CV-QKD standardization, certification or security-assurance activities, preferably from European collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete experimental QKD security-evaluation activities and related documentation.
• Develop and refine methodologies for CV-QKD security evaluation.
• Complete experimental test stations for CV-QKD security testing.
• Plan and perform measurements on CV-QKD components and validate procedures.
• Develop software for automated data acquisition, processing and analysis.
• Analyze data and assess results against security and performance criteria.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures for CV-QKD implementations.
• Prepare technical evaluation reports and deliverables.
• Coordinate work with partners in relevant projects.

Skills

CV-QKD security

Lab test setups

Scientific programming

Independent worker

English proficiency

Education

MSc or PhD in physics/EE/photonic/quantum tech

Tools

Automated measurement systems

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

DTU Physics seeks a Special Consultant to complete advanced CV-QKD security-evaluation activities in collaboration with European partners. You will develop methodologies, finish test stations, plan measurements, and automate data processing while writing detailed reports.

The role requires a strong background in CV-QKD security, independent work style, and excellent English. The appointment is time-limited and funded under AC TAP, starting 1 October 2026.