Glass Optical Engineer
Pubblicato il 20-10-2026 - Scientifica in Puglia
QSENSATO Srl is an Italian innovative startup focused on developing and commercializing integrated vapor cells and atomic quantum sensors for the market of quantum sensing and metrology. By leveraging patented femtosecond laser-written vapor cells (LWVCs) and integrating them with photonic structures, QSENSATO s.r.l. aims to deliver unparalleled sensitivity and size reduction in its products for industries requiring enhanced robustness and durability, such as space, defence, remote sensing, 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
We are seeking a skilled Glass Optical Engineer to join our technology and prototyping team. The candidate will play a critical role in the microfabrication, processing, and advanced assembly of customized glass vapor cells and atomic-photonic chips. Working closely with Prototyping Managers, R&D; Scientists, and Atomic Physicists,
the candidate will bridge the gap between optical design and physical fabrication.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, microfabricate, and process specialized glass vapor cells for quantum sensing and metrology applications.
- Perform high-precision glassblowing or glass writing, etching, polishing, lapping, and glass micro-drilling for custom cell geometries.
- Execute advanced glass-to-glass and glass-to-silicon bonding techniques to create hermetically sealed, robust micro-cell structures.
- Apply and optimize specialized internal surface coatings—such as paraffin or alumina—to preserve atomic spin polarization.
- Collaborate with the prototyping team to scale the manufacturing of laser-written vapor cells (LWVCs) and multi-chamber/multi-well arrays.
- Troubleshoot fabrication workflows and improve the optical quality and structural integrity of micro-fabricated cells.
- Contribute to the expansion of our intellectual property portfolio thr