Forward Deployed System Integration Engineer - L2 (UAV Robotics/EU)

QphoX is looking for a Quantum Photonics Engineer to join us in developing and building integrated nonlinear photonics devices. To achieve our mission, we are looking for enthusiastic candidates with scientific skills and resourcefulness. Joining a dynamic team with a rich diversity of backgrounds and nationalities, you'll be at the forefront of developing the next generation of devices aimed at elevating their performance to new heights. With access to cutting-edge methodologies and state-of-the-art tools, our laboratory team works in our recently expanded and fully operational laboratory to characterize devices, perform experiments and find the next generation of improvements to propel our technology forward. You will be involved in: * Design and characterization of integrated photonics devices * Quantum optics experiments * Analysing, summarizing, and sharing your results * Solving technical and engineering challenges * Working in collaboration with fabrication, measurement and simulation scientists and engineers Skills and knowledge you will bring to QphoX: * MSc graduate with a background in physics, quantum optics, integrated photonics, or related field * 2-3 years of lab experience * Experience with Python for instrument automation, data acquisition and data analysis * Experience with measurement of integrated photonics devices * Good understanding of nonlinear optics * Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, scientists and technicians with a wide range of expertise * Good organizational and planning skills to achieve set goals on time. Supplementary skills set: * Experienced with FDTD or frequency domain optical simulation software’s (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS Lumerical, MEEP) Our Ideal Candidate: They are passionate about hands-on experimentation and scientific work. They are self-motivated, responsible, and eager to learn new tools and techniques. They are keen to contribute across the entire journey from experiment to product - from developing concepts to presenting results. Teamwork is an essential value of our company, hence fitting into the team is crucial. Finally, we have a positive and fast-paced learning environment. We strongly encourage people of any underrepresented group to apply as we are committed to diversity and work to build an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can thrive. Benefits and other perks of working with us: * Competitive salary * Employment stock ownership plan * End-year performance-based bonus * 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis * Career growth opportunities * Opportunities to network and connect About us: At QphoX we strive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work. We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team and better human beings.

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! As R&D Lead you will lead and coordinate technical work across several research and development projects focused on developing scalable and high-quality quantum devices. What You'll Be Doing * Drive Project Progress   * Identify and manage the critical path across R&D projects   * Prioritise and sequence tasks based on impact and dependencies   * Ensure the team moves forward in a focused and efficient manner   * Develop and Execute Experimental Strategy   * Design and plan experiments   * Define hypotheses and expected outcomes   * Determine what experiments to run and why   * Design Hamiltonians for experimental devices   * Analyse and interpret results   * Document and analyse experimental data   * Represent findings with appropriate data visualisation   * Interpret results and determine next experimental steps   * Communicate outcomes and implications to internal stakeholders   * Coordinate Cross-Functional Efforts   * Work closely with design, fabrication, and measurement team members  * Ensure R&D cycle is coherent and efficient   * Balance scientific rigor with pragmatic progress   * Maintain alignment with broader project and organisational goals   * Anticipate and Manage Uncertainty * Identify technical risks and bottlenecks early * Plan for potential failure modes and contingencies * Adapt experimental strategies dynamically based on new information YOUR PROFILE * 4+ years working in experimental physics with superconducting qubits * Experience with the R&D full cycle: design → fabrication → measurement * Hands-on, practical, and focused on getting good results * Comfortable taking initiative and guiding others when needed * Lucid thinker, good communicator and influencer, pro-active/pragmatic and willing to push for decisions when a direction is needed Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.