Photon-Detector Array Engineer for Quantum Telecoms

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 167,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is seeking a First Stage Researcher to join the Department of Network Engineering (ENTEL) in Barcelona. The role focuses on developing single photon detector arrays for quantum telecommunications and requires hands-on electronics design, testing, and collaboration on publications.

The position is part-time (16 hours/week) with a permanent contract, starting mid-November, and offers a structured CV evaluation process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in electronics or related field.
• Experience with SPAD sensors and detection electronics.
• Programming in Python and/or MATLAB for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Search and identify state-of-the-art detection systems for quantum networks.
• Design, assemble and characterize single photon detectors at telecom wavelengths.
• Publish results in journals or conferences and participate in reporting.

Skills

SPAD sensors design

Electronic circuits testing

Python

MATLAB

Microcontroller programming

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

PCB prototyping

Job description

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH is seeking a First Stage Researcher to join the Department of Network Engineering (ENTEL) in Barcelona. The role focuses on developing single photon detector arrays for quantum telecommunications and requires hands-on electronics design, testing, and collaboration on publications.

The position is part-time (16 hours/week) with a permanent contract, starting mid-November, and offers a structured CV evaluation process.