Rydberg Quantum Sensing Engineer

TNO; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flex budget and 13th month bonus

Mobility plan for commuting

Job summary

TNO is seeking a Quantum Sensing Specialist to advance our Rydberg-atom based quantum sensing capabilities. You will design, build, and test experimental setups using optics, electronics, and software, translating concepts into practical demonstrators for clients.

Join a collaborative team, translate science into real-world applications, and contribute to the Netherlands' security and innovation landscape at TNO.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Experimental Physics, Engineering or a comparable field.
• Hands-on experience in designing, building and testing quantum instrumentation.
• Experience with optical systems and electronics.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Fluent English; independent yet collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific concepts into experimental designs and working setups.
• Build and test quantum sensing setups based on Rydberg atoms.
• Collaborate with partners to apply technology to client challenges.

Skills

Experimental physics

Hands-on mindset

Python programming

Independent yet collaborative

English communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Experimental Physics or Engineering

Tools

Optical systems

Electronics

Python

Job description

TNO is seeking a Quantum Sensing Specialist to advance our Rydberg-atom based quantum sensing capabilities. You will design, build, and test experimental setups using optics, electronics, and software, translating concepts into practical demonstrators for clients.

Join a collaborative team, translate science into real-world applications, and contribute to the Netherlands' security and innovation landscape at TNO.