Measurement Trainee – Summer 2026

Arcticinst; Espoo; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Mentorship from experts in superconducting quantum technology

Job summary

A deep-tech startup focused on quantum technology seeks a Measurement Trainee to assist in hardware product characterization in Espoo, Finland. The role includes setting up microwave measurement systems, operating test instrumentation, and potentially programming measurement procedures. Ideal candidates are studying physics or electrical engineering and possess good collaborative skills. This full-time traineeship offers a dynamic work environment in groundbreaking technology, with mentorship opportunities and a focus on independent learning.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a professional attitude toward teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and handle practical engineering tasks.
• Fluent English with good collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up hardware and software for microwave measurements.
• Prepare and operate radio-frequency test and measurement instrumentation.
• Work on creating reliable computer-controlled measurement procedures.

Skills

Programming experience

Interaction and collaboration skills

Fluent English

Microwave engineering basics

Education

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

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.

As a Measurement Trainee, you work on and improve various aspects of our hardware product characterization in Espoo, Finland. You will assist in setting up hardware and software for microwave measurements. The work is carried out in a laboratory hosting a cryogenic system where our devices are cooled down to millikelvin temperatures. You will prepare and/or operate radio-frequency test and measurement instrumentation to validate the electrical performance of the setup and the superconducting devices.

The ideal candidate

• You have a university background in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Depending on your interests, the work can be tailored towards one or more of the following directions:
  • Drawing from your programming experience, you create reliable computer-controlled measurement procedures.
  • You are assigned hands-on, practical engineering tasks such as the assembly and test of microwave wiring.
  • You study measurement protocols and metrics related to the interplay between an amplifier and a quantum bit (qubit) with dispersive readout. This will guide the planning and operation of a test setup where our products are characterized together with superconducting qubits.
• You have good interaction and collaboration skills and fluent English.
• Basic understanding of microwave engineering, superconducting quantum devices, and/or cryogenics is an asset, but 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.