Quantum Engineer
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Altro in Italia
Azienda
Italian startup company operating in the field of Telecommunications
International environment focused on technological innovation
Startup company based in Florence operating in the telecommunications and quantum technologies sector.
Offerta
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:
Single‐photon detectors (SNSPDs, SPADs) and associated readout electronics
Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber‐optic components
Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement‐based sources
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