Senior Solution Scientist, Photonics and Quantum Chip Integration and Packaging

Karlstad University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Oulu is seeking a Senior Solution Scientist to advance integration and packaging for photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will lead R&D, guide pilot manufacturing, and coordinate with customers and partners to drive funded projects.

The role involves planning characterization campaigns, communicating results, and disseminating findings through publications. A doctoral or master’s with relevant experience is required, with fluent English and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with substantial relevant work experience in photonics/electronics/quantum technology.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proven track record leading R&D projects and collaborating with customers/research partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to R&D on integration technologies for novel devices and pilot manufacturing.
• Build customer and research-partner collaboration and contribute to funding applications.
• Prepare research and customer projects and lead customer contracts and publicly funded R&D projects.
• Plan and implement characterisation and testing campaigns for fabricated devices.
• Guide prototyping and pilot manufacturing activities.
• Communicate work plans and research results in meetings, reports and presentations.
• Disseminate results through papers, conferences and publications.
• Lead R&D projects of various sizes depending on experience.

Skills

Photonic device integration

English fluency

Research leadership

Education

Doctoral degree

Master's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Assembly and packaging processes

High-frequency electronics

Quantum technologies

Job description

Senior Solution Scientist, Photonics and Quantum Chip Integration and Packaging

Are you interested in innovative photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices and looking for a new opportunity in the field? Would you like to work at the interface of academia and industry, developing novel manufacturing technologies for future connectivity, computing, sensing and AI systems? Are you enthusiastic about fascinating projects in state-of-the‑art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you.

We are now looking for a Senior Solution Scientist to join our Photonics and RF Integration team in Oulu.

In this role, you will advance and apply our integration and packaging expertise in the development of photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will plan and carry out research, guide prototyping and pilot manufacturing, communicate with customers and research partners, contribute to research funding applications, and lead customer and publicly funded R&D projects.

Our Photonics and RF Integration team builds functional components and modules from bare‑die devices using advanced electronics and photonics assembly and packaging processes in our cleanroom facility in Oulu. Together with colleagues across VTT, the team combines expertise in optics, optoelectronics, high‑frequency electronics, system‑in‑package integration, high‑precision assembly and thermal management to create solutions for communications, defence, space, medical and quantum technology applications.

As a Senior Solution Scientist, you will:

• Lead and contribute to R&D on integration technologies for novel devices, working with design and manufacturing experts and advancing our pilot manufacturing capabilities.
• Build customer and research‑partner collaboration and contribute to research funding applications.
• Prepare new research and customer projects and lead customer contracts and publicly funded R&D projects
• Plan and implement characterisation and testing campaigns for fabricated devices and analyse the results with your colleagues.
• Guide prototyping and pilot manufacturing activities.
• Communicate work plans and research results in project meetings, written reports and presentations.
• Disseminate research results through scientific papers, conference presentations and other publications and events..
• Lead small and potentially larger R&D projects, depending on your experience and interests.

Who we are looking for:

• You have substantial experience in photonic devices and their integration technologies.
• Experience in assembly and packaging processes, high‑frequency electronics or quantum technologies is highly valued.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, integrated circuits, semiconductors, optoelectronics, microsystems, thermal management, mechanical design, failure analysis, materials science, metrology, cleanroom processes, communications technologies or project management is considered an asset.
• You have a doctoral degree, or a master’s degree with substantial relevant work experience, in photonics, electronics, quantum technology, physics or another relevant discipline.
• You have experience in leading R&D projects and collaborating with customers, research partners and funding networks.
• You communicate fluently in English.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• A fast learner who works in a goal‑oriented and independent manner while collaborating with colleagues who have complementary expertise.
• Open‑minded, curious and eager to explore new topics and find beyond‑the‑obvious solutions.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and unexpected outcomes in research and development.
• Application‑oriented, with an interest in the commercial use of research results and customer satisfaction.
• A flexible and communicative team player who works effectively with customers and research partners and contributes to a positive team spirit.

Location: Oulu

Apply between 7 September 2026 and 23 September 2026 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: full time

Job details

Title

Senior Solution Scientist, Photonics and Quantum Chip Integration and Packaging

2026-09-23 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
2026-09-23 22:59 (CET)

Closing on: 2026-09-27 (Europe/Helsinki)

Closing on: 2026-09-23 (Europe/Helsinki)

Closing on: 2026-09-23 (Europe/Helsinki)

Closing on: 2026-09-23 (Europe/Helsinki)

Closing on: 2026-09-23 (Europe/Helsinki)

VTT's task is to advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society.