Senior Optical Systems Engineer – Quantum Photonics, Hands-On

Quandela; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company savings plan and profit‑share

100% health coverage through Alan

Transport reimbursement or sustainable

Swile meal vouchers

Gymlib and childcare support

Referral programme

Job summary

Quandela is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to own a major optical development work package within the QPU programme. You will design, assemble and align complex optical setups, optimise transmission and performance, and drive experimental milestones with a hands-on approach.

The role is predominantly hands-on (about 80%) with 20% technical coordination, collaborating with engineers and scientists to deliver reliable results and advance quantum processor hardware.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Photonics, Physics or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experimental experience in optical systems and metrology.
• Hands-on expertise with complex optical systems, alignment and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of linear optics, optical transmission and precision metrology.
• Experience organising technical work and delivering project milestones.
• Experimental rigour, teamwork and professional English; French not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise optical systems, design, assemble, align and operate setups.
• Qualify and integrate optical subsystems for QPU integration with defined tests.
• Drive technical delivery, coordinate experiments and plan milestones/resources.
• Anticipate risks, resolve blockers and guide contributors on complex optical projects.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Linear optics

Optical metrology

Experimental troubleshooting

Project planning

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Optics, Photonics, Physics or related fields

Tools

Python for experimental automation

Job description

Quandela is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Engineer to own a major optical development work package within the QPU programme. You will design, assemble and align complex optical setups, optimise transmission and performance, and drive experimental milestones with a hands-on approach.

The role is predominantly hands-on (about 80%) with 20% technical coordination, collaborating with engineers and scientists to deliver reliable results and advance quantum processor hardware.