Quantum Electronics: Optical Control Engineer

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Finland is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer to join our Quantum Computing team. You will contribute to optical control of superconducting quantum electronics, with opportunities to work on cryogenic experiments, chip design and simulations, or cleanroom fabrication.

You will collaborate across disciplines to advance technologies toward market readiness and help translate research into impact. Strong communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., applied physics).
• Ability to work across disciplines including electronics and optics.
• Strong experimental skills in cryogenic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, fabricate, and measure superconducting quantum circuits.
• Design, simulate, fabricate, and measure photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
• Package 3D cryogenic modules with multiple device modalities (superconducting circuits, PICs, optoelectronics).
• Collaborate with national and international partners across academia and industry.
• Publish results and support IP protection.

Skills

Cryogenic experiments

Cross-disciplinary work

Python

Julia

English communication

RF engineering

Education

MSc or PhD in applied physics

Tools

Python

Julia

CAD design

Job description

VTT in Finland is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer to join our Quantum Computing team. You will contribute to optical control of superconducting quantum electronics, with opportunities to work on cryogenic experiments, chip design and simulations, or cleanroom fabrication.

You will collaborate across disciplines to advance technologies toward market readiness and help translate research into impact. Strong communication in English is essential.