Quantum Hardware Engineer
WeLinQ
Paris, Île-de-France, France - Full-time
The Job:
As part of the Next-Generation Technology Team in Paris, you will play a key role in the development of Welinq’s hardware technologies. You will be responsible for contributing to the development and optimization of quantum computing hardware systems, with a particular focus on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics. You will work closely with engineers and scientists to design, fabricate, and characterize quantum devices, helping to advance Welinq’s industry-grade quantum networking products. As a quantum hardware engineer, your responsibilities will encompass:
- Collaborating with engineers to design and optimize quantum hardware components based on AMO physics principles
- Assisting inthe fabrication, assembly, and testing of our quantum devices
- Conducting experimental research and data analysis to evaluate the performance and efficiency of quantum hardware systems
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to hardware components, proposing innovative solutions to improve overall system performance
- Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements inquantum technologies and AMO physics research, contributing to Welinq's knowledge base
Required qualifications and Experience:
- PhD in quantum physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, or a related field with a focus on AMO physics
- Strong background in quantum mechanics, quantum optics, atomic physics, and related theoretical principles
- Experience with experimental techniques in quantum physics, including laser systems, vacuum technologies, and control electronics
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis, simulation,and automation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- English professional proficiency
Preferred qualifications and Experience
- Experience in designing and developing quantum hardware systems, including UHV systems, control electronics
- Experience in laboratory experiments based on cold atoms
- Experience in atom trapping, optical tweezers and single atom addressing will be considered as an asset
Diversity
Welinq provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by state laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.