Quantum Engineer

Firenze Indeterminato EUR30.000 - EUR35.000 per anno Leggi Descrizione del Lavoro
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.

Pubblicato il 18/06/2026

  • Italian startup company operating in the field of Telecommunications
  • International environment focused on technological innovation

Azienda

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:



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

  • fast-growing company at the forefront of quantum technologies and secure telecommunications, where innovation, research excellence, and real-world impact come together
  • collaborative and highly skilled work environment that values initiative, technical excellence, and continuous learning, offering concrete opportunities for professional development and career growth
Consulente
Beatrice Aureli
Job ref
JN-062026-7043568

Riepilogo

Settore
Information Technology
Settore/Ruolo
IT Developer
Settore
Technology & Telecoms
Città
Firenze
Tipo di contratto
Indeterminato
Nome del consulente
Beatrice Aureli
Numero dell´offerta
JN-062026-7043568