Rydberg Quantum Sensing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

13th month bonus 8.33%

Flex budget 5.58% + €180

Public transport fully covered

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TNO is seeking a specialist in quantum sensing to design, build and test experimental setups based on Rydberg atoms. You will translate scientific concepts into practical experimental designs and collaborate with partners to explore real-world applications.

Join the Quantum Technology department to contribute to proof-of-concept demonstrations and help turn lab ideas into deployable systems for clients and national security benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Experimental Physics, Engineering or a comparable field.
• Hands-on experience in designing, building and testing quantum instrumentation, preferably based on Rydberg atoms.
• Experience with optical systems and electronics.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific knowledge into experimental designs and working setups.
• Build and test experimental setups using optical systems, electronics and software.
• Develop operational concepts and proof-of-concept demonstrations for practical applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to connect technology with potential applications.

Skills

Python programming

Optical systems

Electronics

Experimental design

Rydberg atoms

English communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Experimental Physics, Engineering or comparable field

Job description

TNO is seeking a specialist in quantum sensing to design, build and test experimental setups based on Rydberg atoms. You will translate scientific concepts into practical experimental designs and collaborate with partners to explore real-world applications.

Join the Quantum Technology department to contribute to proof-of-concept demonstrations and help turn lab ideas into deployable systems for clients and national security benefits.