Nano-assembly Lead

Airbus Ventures; Paris; Sur place; EUR 72 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Conferences travel

Meal vouchers

Learning allowance

Sabbatical

Office in Paris

Résumé du poste

C12, founded in 2020 and based in Paris, seeks a Lead for the nano-assembly team to advance our quantum processor fabrication. You’ll guide 3 research engineers, optimize nano-assembly vacuum setups, and collaborate with software for control and data analysis.

Ideal candidates have a PhD or 3+ years in R&D, strong hardware design experience, and fluency in English. The role offers a competitive salary, stock options, and international collaborations in a cutting-edge lab environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in R&D or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or related field
• Experience in managing R&D engineers and organizing their work
• Some project management experience
• Experience in hardware and experimental setup design and fabrication
• Interest in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
• Python for hardware control and data analysis

Responsabilités

• Continuous improvement of nano-assembly vacuum setups for increased throughput and yield
• Design and validation of mechanical, electrical and chemical processes to optimize qubit quality
• Collaborate with software team to improve control software, data storage and data analysis
• Analyze, summarize and present data

Connaissances

Data analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Formation

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Applied Physics / Materials Science

Outils

Python

Description du poste

Founded in 2020 and based in the heart of Paris, C12’s mission is to be at the center of one of the biggest technological breakthroughs of the century and change the course of history by building a universal quantum computer.

At C12, we believe that achieving a true breakthrough in quantum computing requires rethinking the fundamentals. That’s why our founders—deeply rooted in academic and engineering excellence—have chosen carbon nanotubes as the building blocks of our quantum processors. This ultra-pure material dramatically reduces error rates, boosts performance, and minimizes hardware overhead—key ingredients for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing. By crafting a unique approach that scales, we aim to revolutionize quantum computing just as silicon transformed classical computing.

Since our founding, we’ve raised over €25 million in funding, published 11 scientific papers, and secured 8 patents. Today, our fast-growing team of 80+, including 25 PhDs, has over 26 nationalities represented. We have our own cutting-edge lab spaces in Paris' historic Panthéon district, where scientists, engineers, and innovators work side-by-side to tackle some of the most exciting technical challenges of our time.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of quantum technology and want to make a real impact, C12 offers a unique environment to grow, learn, and innovate.

Your role at C12:

You will lead the nano-assembly team, composed of 3 research engineers. You will help them develop and operateefficiently our nano-assembly setups for the transfer of ultra-pure carbon nanotubes onto our quantum processormicrochips.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous improvement of our custom nano-assembly vacuum setups for increased throughput and yield
• Design and validation of mechanical, electrical and chemical processes to optimize the quality of theassembled qubits
• Working with the software team to improve our stack for control software, data storage and data analysis
• Analyze, summarize and present data

About You:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in R&D or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics,Materials Science or other related field
• You have some experience in managing R&D engineers and organizing their work
• You have some project management experience
• You have some experience in hardware and experimental setup design and fabrication
• You like collecting, organizing and analyzing your data
• You have experience in python for hardware control and data analysis
• You are detail-oriented and organized in your work and documentation style
• Good communication in English (oral and written)

Preferred Traits:

• Experience in semiconductors
• Experience with high vacuum systems
• Experience in materials characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM, probe station)
• Experience in carbon nanotubes

What we offer:

• 72,000 - 81,000 euros yearly base salary
• Stock options for every employee (BSPCE/ESOP)
• Sponsored tripto conferences around the world
• A highly dynamicinternational team
• Swile meal vouchers
• Mental health support with moka.care
• Annual Learning & Development Allowance
• Sabbatical leave (after 2 years in the company)
• Vibrant office culture (two office spaces in the heart of Paris, team lunches, offsite events, Friday breakfasts..)

You should join us if...

• You like hands-on work and technology
• You want to contribute to achieving landmark results in quantum computing, making a difference in the emerging quantum technologies
• You want to work within a team of 80+ people with various backgrounds in nanofabrication, quantum electronics, and carbon nanotube science to create a revolutionary quantum computing processor
• You want to thrive in an exceptional scientific environment with several industrial and academic partners
• You share our values (excellence, scientific integrity, diversity, curiosity, and care) and want to help us define our product-focused culture and ambition to accelerate

We still encourage even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Rest assured, we are committed to finding the right fit for our team and are open to adjusting compensations based on skills and experiences.

Applications from women are especially welcomed!