Senior Solution Scientist – Photonics & Quantum Integration

VTT

Oulu

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

VTT in Oulu is seeking a Senior Solution Scientist to join the Photonics and RF Integration team, advancing integration and packaging of photonic, quantum and microelectronic devices. You will plan and carry out research, guide prototyping and pilot manufacturing, interact with customers and partners, and lead R&D projects.

The role bridges academic and industrial research, requiring a doctoral or master's degree and fluent English.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree or Master’s with substantial relevant work experience in photonics, electronics, quantum technology or related field.
Experience leading R&D projects and collaborating with customers, research partners and funding networks.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to R&D on integration technologies for novel devices, working with design and manufacturing experts.
Build customer and research-partner collaboration and contribute to research funding applications.
Prepare new research and customer projects and lead 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.