Measurement Automation Scientist (D/F/M)

QphoX; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment stock ownership plan

End-year performance-based bonus

25 days of holidays on a full-time

Opportunities to network and connect

Job summary

QphoX in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands, seeks a Measurement Automation Scientist to advance microwave-to-optics transducers. You will perform optical and microwave measurements, automate measurement pipelines, and manage databases to track device trends, collaborating with fabrication, design and simulation scientists.

The role emphasizes rigorous measurement protocols, data-driven decision making, and contributing to scalable, high-quality quantum devices in a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• PhD or 4+ years industry experience in electrical engineering, computer science, photonics, optics or related field.
• Proficiency with Python for scientific use and data analysis.
• Experience with automation in optical or positioning setups and database management.

Responsibilities

• Optical and microwave measurements of microwave-to-optics transducers.
• Automating the measurement and analysis process.
• Database construction and management for tracking trends in devices.
• Determining the properties of devices and the impact of R&D developments.
• Feeding back on results and suggesting changes for future devices.
• Working in collaboration with fabrication, design and simulation scientists.

Skills

Python for scientific use

Automation in optical/positioning

Data analysis / database knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Rigorous, organized working style

Education

PhD or 4+ years industry exp in EE/CS/Photonics/Optics

Tools

Integrated photonics

MEMS

Semiconductor test & measurement

Job description

Measurement Automation Scientist (D/F/M)

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

QphoX is looking for a new member to join us in developing and building our quantum transducers. We are looking to expand our team with a Measurement Automation Scientist. As a member of our team, you will help develop and characterize the next generation of integrated quantum devices and take their performance to the next level. You will join one of the world’s leading groups in microwave to optical transducers.

Responsibilities

• Optical and microwave measurements of microwave-to-optics transducers
• Automating the measurement and analysis process
• Database construction and management for tracking trends in devices
• Determining the properties of devices and the impact of R&D developments
• Feeding back on results and suggesting changes for future devices
• Working in collaboration with fabrication, design and simulation scientists

Qualifications

• PhD or at least four years industry experience in electrical engineering, computer science, photonics, optics or related field
• Proficiency with Python for scientific use
• At least two years automation experience in optical or other positioning setup alignment
• At least two years of experience constructing and managing databases and extracting trends from large data sets
• Experience with integrated photonics, MEMs or semiconductor test and measurement
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• An organized and rigorous working style
• Ability to come up with practical actions to deal with issues

Supplementary Skills

• Experience with quality management or quality control
• Experience with quantum transducers, optomechanics, or quantum physics

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate would be self‑motivated with a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring transparency and informed decision‑making within our organization. They would actively contribute to enhancing standard measurement protocols for our transducers, collaborate thoroughly with cross‑functional teams, and aim for maximizing efficiency, quality and industrial scalability. Additionally, they would foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member’s voice is valued and respected.

Benefits

• Employment stock ownership plan
• End‑year performance‑based bonus
• 25 days of holidays on a full‑time basis
• Opportunities to network and connect