Photonics Engineer
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - QSENSATO in Bari
QSENSATO s.r.l. is an Italian innovative startup focused on developing and commercializing atomic-photonic chips for quantum sensing and metrology. By leveraging patented femtosecond laser-written vapor cells (LWVCs) and integrating them with photonic structures, QSENSATO aims to deliver unparalleled sensitivity and size reduction in its products for industries requiring enhanced robustness and durability, such as space, geophysics and automotive as well as in biomedical and lab-on-chip applications. The company is an academic spinoff accredited by the University of Bari, Italy and an emerging industry player in Europe.
Position Summary
A Photonics Engineer who will be part of our technology team. The candidate will play a critical role in the rapid prototyping of customized laser-written vapor cells (LWVCs) and atomic-photonic chips. The candidate will work closely with our core team including Prototyping Manager and R&D; Scientist, as well as with PhD students and postdocs of the local AQuTech research group.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate a femtolaser source for laser microstructuring, waveguides writing and welding
- Perform hands‑on fabrication and integration of all‑glass atomic photonic‑chips
- Model and simulate optical physics problems for quantum sensing and metrology applications
- Guide the prototyping team with the design of custom‑designed vapor cells
- Interact with early customers and researchers to solve atomic physics problems collaboratively
- Work with the prototyping team to transition/scale testing for performance evaluation
- Contribute to the expansion of our IP portfolio through patent filing
- Contribute to the writing of scientific publications using QSENSATO’s innovative technology
- Contribute to the writing of regional, national, European and international grants
Work experience requirements
- Demonstrated experimental expertise in integrated photonics, fiber‑to‑chip alignment, glass technology, and/or waveguides/microlenses m