Research Scientist, Photonics & Quantum Device Packaging

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Photonics and RF Integration team in Oulu. You will advance integration and packaging technologies for photonics, quantum, and microelectronic devices, partnering with colleagues, customers, and partners to drive research, prototyping, and pilot manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, communicating results, and potentially managing small R&D projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (photonics, electronics, quantum technology, physics) or equivalent experience.
• Experience or strong interest in photonic devices and their integration technologies.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate research results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D on photonics and quantum device integration with design and manufacturing experts.
• Design integration and packaging concepts and carry out assembly and characterization tasks.
• Plan and execute assembly, packaging and testing experiments; analyse results.

Skills

Photonics

Quantum tech

Device packaging

R&D project mgmt

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Photonics and RF Integration team in Oulu. You will advance integration and packaging technologies for photonics, quantum, and microelectronic devices, partnering with colleagues, customers, and partners to drive research, prototyping, and pilot manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, communicating results, and potentially managing small R&D projects.