Quantum Detector Characterisation Engineer

Single Quantum B.V.; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO Metalelektro salary

40 vacation days

Coffee and fresh fruit

Weekly catered lunches

Retirement plan (PME)

Opportunity to share ideas

Growth-oriented culture

Social security benefits

Job summary

Single Quantum, based in Delft, seeks a Development Test Engineer to fully characterise detectors and customer systems and to communicate validated results that enable reliable transfer from development into production.

You will develop and optimise measurement procedures, assemble and maintain optical and electrical setups, and document results with clear, reproducible reports for cross‑functional teams. A MSc in a related field and hands-on experimental experience are required.

Qualifications

• MSc in Applied Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Analytical with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Solid knowledge of electronics, optics, lasers, and single-photon detectors (SNSPDs).
• Hands-on skills; ability to operate and maintain optical/electrical setups.
• Strong reporting and presentation abilities; communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Fully characterise newly developed detectors and customer systems.
• Develop and optimise measurement procedures.
• Assemble, operate, and maintain optical/electrical experimental setups.
• Document and communicate results through structured reports and presentations.
• Maintain documentation for reproducibility and traceability.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Reporting skills

Time management

Communication

Education

MSc in Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Python

Soldering basics

Cryogenics basics

Job description

Single Quantum, based in Delft, seeks a Development Test Engineer to fully characterise detectors and customer systems and to communicate validated results that enable reliable transfer from development into production.

You will develop and optimise measurement procedures, assemble and maintain optical and electrical setups, and document results with clear, reproducible reports for cross‑functional teams. A MSc in a related field and hands-on experimental experience are required.