Quantum Engineer

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l.; Firenze; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Opportunità di sviluppo professionale

Ambiente di lavoro collaborativo

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l. è alla ricerca di un esperto nella comunicazione quantistica per lavorare in un ambiente innovativo e in rapida crescita. Il candidato ideale avrà una laurea magistrale o un dottorato in fisica quantistica o ingegneria elettronica, con esperienza pratica in strumenti elettronici e ottica quantistica.

Le responsabilità includono la partecipazione a studi di fattibilità e la progettazione di sistemi complessi, collaborando in un team che combina fisica, elettronica e telecomunicazioni. Offriamo opportunità di sviluppo professionale in un ambiente altamente tecnico e collaborativo.

Competenze

• Laurea Magistrale o PhD in Fisica Quantistica, Ingegneria Elettronica o Telecomunicazioni.
• Esperienza pratica con esperimenti di ottica quantistica, tra cui interferometri.
• Conoscenza dei protocolli QKD e della teoria dell'ottica quantistica.

Mansioni

• Partecipare a studi di ricerca e innovazione nel campo della comunicazione quantistica.
• Collaborare con team R&D per progettare testare sistemi a comunicazione quantistica.
• Supportare integrazioni e troubleshoot negli ambienti operativi.

Conoscenze

Detectori di singoli fotoni (SNSPDs, SPADs)

Sistemi di comunicazione quantistica

Programmazione scientifica in Python

Electronic and mixed-signal instrumentation

Capacità di lavoro in team interdisciplinari

Competenze analitiche

Formazione

Master o PhD in Fisica Quantistica, Ingegneria Elettronica, Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o un campo correlato

Strumenti

Strumentazione elettronica

AWGs

ADC/DAC boards

Oscilloscopi

Analizzatori di spettro

Descrizione del lavoro

Azienda

• Italian startup company operating in the field of Telecommunications
• International environment focused on technological innovation

Startup company based in Florence operating in the telecommunications and quantum technologies sector.

Offerta

• Participate in research, innovation, and feasibility studies focused on next-generation quantum communication and QKD technologies
• Contribute to national and international research projects, including system design, laboratory testing, experimental validation, technical reporting, and preparation of project deliverables.
• Support the design, prototyping, and characterization of quantum communication systems, including optical, electronic, and opto-electronic subsystems.
• Develop and test electronic control, synchronization, and readout solutions for quantum optics experiments and QKD setups.
• Collaborate closely with internal R&D teams on system-level integration, spanning quantum optics, electronics, firmware/software, and telecom infrastructure.
• Support field deployments, system integration, and troubleshooting in operational environments within research projects and pilot installations.

Competenze ed esperienza

• Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Physics, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or a related field
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Single‑photon detectors (SNSPDs, SPADs) and associated readout electronics
  • Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber‑optic components
  • Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement‑based sources
  • Electronic and mixed‑signal instrumentation, including AWGs, ADC/DAC boards, timing and synchronization electronics, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
• Solid understanding of QKD protocols, quantum optics theory, and system‑level performance metrics
• Experience in electronics for experimental physics, including signal conditioning, noise mitigation, timing accuracy, and hardware debugging
• Proficiency in scientific programming, preferably in Python, for data acquisition, analysis, and experiment automation
• Experience managing R&D activities, including timelines, documentation, and technical reporting
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams combining physics, electronics, software, and telecom expertise
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in a technical environment
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, testing, and field activities

Completa l'offerta

• fast‑growing company at the forefront of quantum technologies and secure telecommunications, where innovation, research excellence, and real‑world impact come together
• collaborative and highly skilled work environment that values initiative, technical excellence, and continuous learning, offering concrete opportunities for professional development and career growth