Device Metrology Tool Development

Job Description

Job Title: Device Metrology Tool Development Lead. Location: Delft, Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Responsibilities:

• Identify and manage the critical path of the R&D project for scalable quantum device metrology tools
• Prioritize and sequence technical tasks based on impact, dependencies, and resources
• Guide system-level technical decisions using inputs from multiple engineering domains
• Evaluate experimental strategies and validate measurement outcomes;
• Identify capability gaps and support hiring or team development needs
• Lead day-to-day coordination of cross-functional engineering teams
• Collaborate with design, fabrication, and measurement experts to ensure efficient R&D cycles
• Manage technical risks, bottlenecks, and uncertainty in project execution
• Develop contingency plans and adapt strategies based on new technical insights
• Act as technical interface with external partners and collaborators

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience as a project lead, systems engineer, technical program manager, or lead engineer
• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong understanding of full R&D lifecycle (design, build, test, measure);
• Exposure to chip characterization, RF/microwave systems, or cryogenic engineering
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving deep-tech environments
• Strong communication and decision-making skills with a pragmatic execution focus

Preferred:

• Experience in quantum computing, semiconductor metrology, aerospace, or complex hardware systems
• Familiarity with high-throughput device testing and measurement automation
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary scientific teams
• Strong systems thinking and technical leadership experience

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary with 8% holiday allowance
• Pension plan with partner and dependent coverage
• Flexible hybrid work setup with outcome-based expectations
• Personal learning and development budget
• Team events, offsites, and collaborative culture

Other Information:

• Inclusive hiring approach encouraging diverse applicants
• Pre-employment screening may be required
• Focus on innovation, scalability, and industrial quantum hardware development