Quantum Electronics Team Lead (Hands-on Instrumentation)

QUTech; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual Career Programme

Pension ABP

Education and training opportunities

Leave policy: 232 hours per year

Job summary

QuTech, part of TU Delft, is seeking a Team Lead Electronics to steer a small group of three specialists in instrumentation for quantum research. This hands-on leadership role combines technical design with team guidance, defining roadmaps and delivering high-quality electronics for our labs.

You will mentor HBO-level interns, teach an electronics course, and collaborate with researchers to translate scientific needs into concrete electronic solutions, while maintaining strong communication with

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Electronics (or equivalent experience).
• Leadership experience, managing small technical team.
• Hands-on, analytical mindset with ability to provide quick technical solutions.
• Ability to plan high-level system architectures.
• Translate research questions into electronics requirements and vice versa.
• Proactive, collaborative and self-starting attitude.
• Interest in cutting-edge Physics; knowledge of quantum systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication; teaching experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English; Dutch proficiency preferred or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instrumentation for quantum technology labs—home-built, off-the-shelf or adapted.
• Advise researchers on instrumentation and measurement issues; identify improvements.
• Initiate and drive projects by translating research needs into electronics proposals.
• Create roadmaps, definitions and requirements for electronics delivery to labs.
• Conduct independent research on electronics for quantum research.
• Stay informed on electronics market developments related to quantum research.
• Coordinate team members within projects and maintain catalogue of electronics.
• Represent and promote the team within the organization.
• Participate in working groups, committees or project teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hands-on engineering

Systems architecture planning

Electronics design

Communication skills

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Dutch learning willingness

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics

Degree in quantum-related Physics with electronics expertise

Tools

PCB design software

RF/microwave instrumentation

Job description

QuTech, part of TU Delft, is seeking a Team Lead Electronics to steer a small group of three specialists in instrumentation for quantum research. This hands-on leadership role combines technical design with team guidance, defining roadmaps and delivering high-quality electronics for our labs.

You will mentor HBO-level interns, teach an electronics course, and collaborate with researchers to translate scientific needs into concrete electronic solutions, while maintaining strong communication with