Measurement Automation Scientist (D/F/M)

QphoX is looking for a new member to join us in developing and building our quantum transducers. We are looking to expand our team with a Measurement Automation Scientist. As a member of our team, you will help develop and characterize the next generation of integrated quantum devices and take their performance to the next level. You will join one of the world’s leading groups in microwave to optical transducers.

You will be involved in:

• Optical and microwave measurements of microwave-to-optics transducers


• Automating the measurement and analysis process


• Database construction and management for tracking trends in devices


• Determining the properties of devices and the impact of R&D developments


• Feeding back on results and suggesting changes for future devices


• Working in collaboration with fabrication, design and simulation scientists

You are suitable for this role if you have or are:

• PhD or at least four years industry experience in electrical engineering, computer science, photonics, optics or related field


• Proficiency with Python for scientific use


• At least two years automation experience in optical or other positioning setup alignment


• At least two years of experience constructing and managing databases and extracting trends from large data sets


• Experience with integrated photonics, MEMs or semiconductor test and measurement


• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team


• An organized and rigorous working style


• Ability to come up with practical actions to deal with issues

Supplementary skills set:

• Experience with quality management or quality control


• Experience with quantum transducers, optomechanics, or quantum physics

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate would be self-motivated with a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making within our organization. They would actively contribute to enhancing standard measurement protocols for our transducers, thorough collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, aiming for maximizing efficiency, quality, and industrial scalability. Additionally, our ideal candidate would foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member's voice is valued and respected.

Benefits and other perks of working with us:

• Competitive salary


• Employment stock ownership plan


• End-year performance-based bonus


• 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis


• Career growth opportunities


• Opportunities to network and connect

About us:

At QphoX we strive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work.

We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team and better human beings.