AIT Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: AIT Engineer. Location: Delft, Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time, on-site (hybrid flexibility)

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and integrate quantum hardware prototypes using 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 design, fabrication, and testing teams to resolve integration issues;
• Maintain and service assembly and testing equipment including vacuum, RF, and cryogenic systems
• Improve tools, jigs, fixtures, and assembly setups for better efficiency and reliability
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and system performance
• Support automation and software-assisted testing using Python or similar tools
• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
• 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, and testing
• Experience with DC/RF testing, instrumentation, and quality control
• Familiarity with CAD tools for hardware design and assembly;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced R&D environments

Preferred:

• Experience with cryogenic hardware systems or vacuum systems
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication or quantum device technologies
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and safety standards
• Experience with version-controlled documentation and project management tools
• Hands-on experience with hardware modification, alignment, and fixture design

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary with 8% annual holiday bonus
• Pension plan with 63% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid work setup and open vacation policy
• Relocation support including visa, housing assistance, and tax benefits
• Learning and development budget for personal growth;
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Team events, offsites, and collaborative culture
• Financial planning support through compensation optimization tools

Other Information:

• Strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity hiring
• Pre-employment screening may be required