Cryogenic Quantum Electronics Engineer (Optical Control)

Moventas Wind Ltd; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Research Engineer / Scientist (Optical Control of Quantum Electronics) to advance our patented quantum technologies toward market readiness. The role integrates superconducting electronics, photonic integrated circuits, and optoelectronics with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art research environment.

The candidate will contribute to cryogenic experiments, chip design, and cleanroom fabrication, collaborating with industrial and academic partners across Europe.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., applied physics).
• Experience in cryogenic experiments and technologies.
• Ability to work across disciplines, such as electronics and optics.
• Experience in design, simulations, or measurements of superconducting circuits.
• Experience in photonic integrated circuits and optical measurements.
• Knowledge of quantum metrology and 3D chiplet integration is a plus.
• Ability to program in Python and Julia.

Responsibilities

• Designs, simulates, fabricates, and measures superconducting quantum circuits.
• Designs, simulates, fabricates, and measures photonic integrated circuits.
• Packages 3D cryogenic modules containing multiple device modalities.
• Performs experiments on superconducting qubits and related systems.
• Collaborates with national and international partners across academia and industry.
• Publishes results and protects intellectual property.

Skills

Cryogenic experiments

Electronics

Optics

Photonic integrated circuits

Quantum metrology

Python

Julia

Scientific communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in applied physics

Tools

CAD design

Job description

VTT is seeking a Research Engineer / Scientist (Optical Control of Quantum Electronics) to advance our patented quantum technologies toward market readiness. The role integrates superconducting electronics, photonic integrated circuits, and optoelectronics with a multidisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art research environment.

The candidate will contribute to cryogenic experiments, chip design, and cleanroom fabrication, collaborating with industrial and academic partners across Europe.