Senior Quantum Engineering & Photonics Lab Lead

JONDAVIDSON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University in Singapore is actively expanding its quantum engineering and photonics capabilities, building a team to operate, develop, and innovate with quantum hardware and photonic systems. The professional officer will support quantum research infrastructure and collaborate across academia and industry.

The role involves hands-on hardware bring-up, lab oversight, project leadership with external partners, and mentoring of students in related capstone and IWSP programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with quantum photonic systems, optical setups, and precision instrumentation.
• Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB for instrument control and data analysis.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex quantum hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver laboratory sessions and practice-based modules in Quantum Engineering, Photonic Systems, and related areas.
• Operate, maintain, and develop the quantum hardware infrastructure.
• Lead or co-lead applied research and industry collaboration projects involving quantum hardware, photonic systems, and quantum-safe network integration.
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up, system diagnostics, calibration, and benchmarking of quantum photonic devices and quantum communication hardware.
• Support the operation and maintenance of cryogenic and vacuum systems, RF/microwave electronics, and precision optical instrumentation used in quantum experiments.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and characterisation of quantum sensing systems.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on applied research projects involving photonic quantum technologies and quantum-safe communications.
• Supervise and mentor students in applied research projects, Capstone Projects, and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
• Secure and manage research grants to support applied research in quantum engineering and photonic systems.
• Contribute to the development of CET/PET course content, laboratory materials, and learning resources in quantum engineering and photonics for quantum technologies.
• Manage laboratory facilities, equipment, and technical resources to support academic programmes and applied research activities.

Skills

Quantum photonics

Laboratory instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or Quantum Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

The University in Singapore is actively expanding its quantum engineering and photonics capabilities, building a team to operate, develop, and innovate with quantum hardware and photonic systems. The professional officer will support quantum research infrastructure and collaborate across academia and industry.

The role involves hands-on hardware bring-up, lab oversight, project leadership with external partners, and mentoring of students in related capstone and IWSP programs.