QUANTUM ENGINEER - FIRENZE

Categoria: Technology & Telecoms
Luogo di lavoro: Firenze

Italian startup company operating in the field of Telecommunications is currently looking for a Quantum Engineer to join the team and contribute to the development of next-generation quantum communication systems.

• Participate in research, innovation, and feasibility studies focused on next-generation quantum communication and QKD technologies
• Contribute to national and international research projects, including system design, laboratory testing, experimental validation, technical reporting, and preparation of project deliverables.
• Support the design, prototyping, and characterization of quantum communication systems, including optical, electronic, and opto-electronic subsystems.
• Develop and test electronic control, synchronization, and readout solutions for quantum optics experiments and QKD setups.
• Collaborate closely with internal R&D teams on system-level integration, spanning quantum optics, electronics, firmware/software, and telecom infrastructure.
• Support field deployments, system integration, and troubleshooting in operational environments within research projects and pilot installations.

Requisiti: Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Physics, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or a related field Hands-on experience with: o Single-photon detectors (SNSPDs, SPADs) and associated readout electronicso Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber-optic componentso Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement-based sourceso Electronic and mixed-signal instrumentation, including AWGs, ADC/DAC boards, timing and synchronization electronics, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers Solid understanding of QKD protocols, quantum optics theory, and system-level performance metrics Experience in electronics for experimental physics, including signal conditioning, noise mitigation, timing accuracy, and hardware debugging Proficiency in scientific programming, preferably in Python, for data acquisition, analysis, and experiment automation Experience managing R&D activities, including timelines, documentation, and technical reporting Strong analytical skills and a structured, problem-solving mindset Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams combining physics, electronics, software, and telecom expertise Clear written and verbal communication skills in a technical environment Willingness to travel for project meetings, testing, and field activities