(Senior) Quantum Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: (Senior) Quantum Hardware Engineer. Location: On-site, Garching bei München and Ulm, Germany

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of a key subsystem of the quantum computer, including optical subsystems, laser systems, and quantum processor operation
• Design, build, and optimize high-performance experimental setups for neutral atom quantum systems
• Integrate subsystems into the full quantum computing stack and ensure reliable system operation
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and electrical teams for seamless performance
• Drive improvements in system stability, scalability, and performance;
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and technical roadmap

Qualifications:

• PhD or Postdoc in AMO physics or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with optical setups, lasers, and experimental quantum systems
• Proven experience building and operating complex experimental setups
• Background in areas such as optical tweezer arrays, Rydberg atoms, ultracold atoms, trapped ions, UHV systems, or high-precision imaging systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to take ownership and independently drive complex systems

Preferred:

• Programming experience such as Python for experiment control or data analysis
• Experience with electronics or control systems
• Mechanical design experience such as CAD;
• Experience scaling research setups into robust systems
• Prior experience in industry or startup environments

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: €75,000 to €100,000 per year
• Professional development opportunities and conference participation
• Health benefits and company pension;
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum hardware in a fast-growing startup
• Collaborative and international team environment

Other Information:

• Work on scalable neutral atom quantum computers using advanced laser-controlled systems
• Join a team combining research and engineering to build real-world quantum systems;
• Apply via website or email