Design Trainee – Summer 2026

Arcticinst; Espoo; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Mentorship from experts

Experience in groundbreaking technology

Job summary

A tech start-up in quantum technology seeks a Design Trainee in Espoo, Finland, to assist in enhancing microwave circuits used in quantum applications. This role involves using analytical tools for design improvements and assignments in electronic design automation. Candidates should have a relevant university background and collaborate effectively in a dynamic setting. The position offers a participative learning experience from experts in the field, with a full-time, fixed-term traineeship beginning between April and June 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of superconducting quantum devices is considered an asset but not required.
• Ability to independently handle engineering tasks like electromagnetic simulations.
• Fluent English and good collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and modeling of superconducting microwave circuits.
• Use analytical and/or numerical tools to enhance performance of the amplifier.

Skills

Programming experience

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Education

University background in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field

Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

EDA software

EM field solvers

Job description

Overview

Arctic Instruments specializes in microwave readout solutions for quantum tech developers. Our flagship product is a near-quantum-limited superconducting microwave amplifier designed for high-fidelity qubit readout. The company was founded in late 2024, as a spin-off of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.

Position: Design Trainee – Espoo, Finland

As a Design Trainee, you work on and improve various aspects of our hardware product in Espoo, Finland. You will assist in the design and modeling of superconducting microwave circuits. You employ analytical and/or numerical tools to improve the performance and speed up the engineering design cycle of our traveling wave parametric amplifier.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and modeling of superconducting microwave circuits.
• Use analytical and/or numerical tools to improve performance and speed up the engineering design cycle of our traveling wave parametric amplifier.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• You have a university background in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• You are theoretically skilled (but don’t be discouraged from applying if you are an experimentalist).
• Depending on your interests, the work can be tailored towards one or more of the following directions:
• Drawing from your programming experience, you develop electronic design automation software that addresses, e.g., circuit layout on a microchip.
• You are assigned engineering tasks such as electromagnetic simulations with commercial field solvers, and interpretation of results.
• You study non-linear parametric effects that are at the heart of amplifier operation.
• You have good interaction and collaboration skills and fluent English.
• Basic understanding of superconducting quantum devices is considered an asset, but is not required.

We appreciate willingness to learn, a professional attitude toward teamwork, and the ability to work independently.

We offer

• The dynamic work environment of a deep-tech start-up company.
• You will be part of developing groundbreaking technology that propels quantum computing toward real world impact.
• As a valued member of our team, you will learn from your mentor and other professionals with deep expertise in superconducting quantum technology.

How to apply

Please apply by sending an email to [e-mail] with your contact details, CV, transcript of study records, and a cover letter by February 3, 2026 at the latest. We review applications on a rolling basis, and the interviews can be started already during the application period.

The employment type is a paid, full-time, fixed-term traineeship. The minimum duration is three months. The expected starting date is between April and June 2026, but can be negotiated case by case.

Our success depends on our people. If you have strong reasons to believe that we need you, contact us via [e-mail] and convince us.