AIT Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: AIT Engineer. Location: Delft, Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time, on-site (hybrid possible depending on team setup)

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and integrate quantum hardware prototypes following engineering drawings and procedures
• Perform functional, electrical, and mechanical testing at subsystem and device level
• Manage subcomponents, ensuring availability, quality, and proper documentation
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve assembly and integration issues;
• Maintain and service test and assembly equipment, including RF, vacuum, and cryogenic systems
• Improve tools, jigs, fixtures, and setups to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, tests, and results
• Support automation and software-assisted testing using Python or similar tools
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are followed;
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assembly and testing workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in prototype assembly, integration, or testing
• Experience in DC/RF testing, instrumentation, and quality control
• Familiarity with CAD tools for design and assembly;
• Strong hands-on ability to modify and optimize hardware setups
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience with cryogenic hardware systems or vacuum environments
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication or quantum device technologies
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and following safety protocols
• Familiarity with version-controlled documentation systems;
• Experience with automation in test environments using Python

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive monthly salary with 8% annual holiday bonus
• Strong pension plan with employer contribution (63% covered)
• Flexible hybrid work setup with trust-based schedule
• Relocation support including visa assistance and housing help
• 30% tax benefit support for eligible candidates in the Netherlands
• Learning and development budget for personal growth
• Wellness support for physical and mental well-being;
• Team events, offsites, and collaborative culture
• Financial guidance tools for compensation planning

Other Information:

• Strong focus on diversity and inclusion in hiring
• Candidates may undergo pre-employment screening;
• Emphasis on high-performance R&D environment with rapid innovation