Quantum Engineer

Michael Page International; Toscana; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Italian startup, attiva nel settore delle telecomunicazioni in Italia, cerca un Quantum Engineer per contribuire allo sviluppo di sistemi di comunicazione quantistica e QKD. Sarai coinvolto in attività di ricerca, progettazione sperimentale e validazione in contesti accademici e industriali.

Il ruolo richiede formazione avanzata in fisica quantistica o ingegneria elettronica/telecomunicazioni e competenze pratiche in lettura di rivelatori fotonici, strumentazione elettronica e Python per

Qualifications

• Master's degree o PhD in Quantum Physics o o Sistemi di lettura per rivelatori fotonici e strumentazione di lettura

Responsibilities

• Partecipare a ricerche, innovazione e studi di fattibilità su comunicazione quantistica e QKD
• Contribuire a progetti di ricerca nazionali/internazionali con progettazione di sistemi, test di laboratorio, validazione sperimentale e reportistica
• Supportare la progettazione, prototipazione e caratterizzazione di sistemi di comunicazione quantistica
• Sviluppare e testare soluzioni di controllo elettronico, sincronizzazione e lettura per esperimenti di quantum optics e QKD
• Collaborare con team di R&D sull'integrazione di sistemi tra ottica quantistica, elettronica, firmware/software e infrastruttura telecom
• Supportare deploy in campo, integrazione di sistemi e troubleshooting in progetti di ricerca e installazioni pilota

Skills

Single-photon detectors

Quantum optics

Electronic instrumentation

Python programming

R&D project management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Quantum Physics (Masters/PhD)

Electronic/Telecommunication Eng (Masters/PhD)

Tools

SNSPDs

SPADs

Lasers

Optical modulators

Fiber components

AWGs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

ADC/DAC boards

Timing electronics

Job description

Categoria: Technology & Telecoms
Luogo di lavoro: Firenze

Italian startup company operating in the field of Telecommunications is currently looking for a Quantum Engineer to join the team and contribute to the development of next-generation quantum communication systems.

• 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.

Requisiti: Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Physics, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or a related fieldHands-on experience with:o Single-photon detectors (SNSPDs, SPADs) and associated readout electronicso Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber-optic componentso Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement-based sourceso Electronic and mixed-signal instrumentation, including AWGs, ADC/DAC boards, timing and synchronization electronics, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzersSolid understanding of QKD protocols, quantum optics theory, and system-level performance metricsExperience in electronics for experimental physics, including signal conditioning, noise mitigation, timing accuracy, and hardware debuggingProficiency in scientific programming, preferably in Python, for data acquisition, analysis, and experiment automationExperience managing R&D activities, including timelines, documentation, and technical reportingStrong analytical skills and a structured, problem-solving mindsetAbility to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams combining physics, electronics, software, and telecom expertiseClear written and verbal communication skills in a technical environmentWillingness to travel for project meetings, testing, and field activities