Quantum Engineer

Azienda Startup company based in Florence operating in the telecommunications and quantum technologies sector. Descrizione Lavoro
- 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. Competenze ed esperienza
- 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 electronics o Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber-optic components o Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement-based sources o 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 Completa l'offerta Ottima opportunità di carriera.