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In this role, you will actively contribute to the development of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, conducting tests and verifications of optical and electronic components while collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines.
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Your role in the team
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our QKD payload, from concept through flight qualification.
- Führen Sie technische Entscheidungen in Ihrem Bereich herbei und übernehmen Sie die Verantwortung für die Designentscheidungen von Subsystemen.
- Collaborate closely with electronics engineers (opto-electronics, digital/analog, FPGA interfaces) and thermo-mechanical engineers (thermal control, structural design).
- Plan and execute laboratory verification, characterization, and system-level testing of optical, electronic, and QKD-specific components.
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, interface specifications, and customer deliverables.
- Support external environmental and space-qualification campaigns (vibration, TVAC, radiation, EMC).
- Contribute to continuous systematization and maintain clear requirements, interfaces, and architecture documentation.
- Work across several mission and technology projects simultaneously, contributing QKD expertise and hands-on engineering.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, aerospace engineering, or related field; background in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) or quantum optics strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of QKD protocols, photon sources/detectors, optical components, timing/synchronization, and system architectures.
- Ability to work autonomously, make informed technical decisions, and drive design iterations.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Excellent communication skills and motivation to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Experience
- Experience with laboratory work (optical setups, measurement equipment, data acquisition).
- Experience in space systems, environmental testing, or hardware verification is a plus, but not required.
What we offer
- Work on mission-critical quantum technologies that will define future secure communication infrastructure.
- Join a fast-growing, interdisciplinary team with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, and quantum science.
- Shape real hardware that goes into space - prototypes, flight models, and qualification campaigns.
- Flat hierarchies, ownership, and the opportunity to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving field.
- A collaborative and innovative environment in Vienna, a global hub for quantum research and space technology.
- Flexible work arrangements in a hybrid model combining remote and onsite collaboration.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of quantum technologies.
- Balanced work-life integration for our employees.
- Attraktiver Arbeitsplatz mit ausgezeichneter Infrastruktur am Wienerberg.
- Great Italian espresso.
- Humorous and friendly work atmosphere.
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About your employer
qtlabs is an emerging company in the field of quantum communication, founded in 2017 by renowned scientists. It specializes in the development of advanced communication systems based on quantum mechanics.
- Startup
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Science, Research
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