Full-time (40 h/week) · Garching bei München, Germany
ENABLE THE QUANTUM REVOLUTION
Senior Design Engineer (f/m/d)
Full-time (40 h/week) · Garching bei München, Germany
ENABLE THE QUANTUM REVOLUTION
At Munich Quantum Instruments, we develop scalable superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, delivered as a plug-and-play solution that enables breakthrough discoveries and disruptive applications in communication, sensing, and computing.
Our mission is to make quantum phenomena accessible at industrial scale - so everyone can benefit from the coming quantum revolution.
Join us in shaping the technology behind tomorrow’s quantum applications, today.
YOUR MISSION
As a Senior Design Engineer (f/m/d), you will be responsible for the design and RF readout of our quantum sensors.
With the support of your colleagues, you will use simulations and results from cryogenic measurements to adapt devices to the needs of our customers. You will also work closely with the broader team to align sensor specifications for deployment in applications such as QKD, quantum computing, and quantum sensing.
Your responsibilities
- Design, simulate, and optimise RF electronics for cryogenic and quantum-hardware applications
- Develop sensor and PCB layouts, from concept through to manufacturable design
- Be involved throughout the full development cycle - from design and setup to measurement and evaluation
- Work closely with interdisciplinary team members to meet customer requirements
- Translate measurement results and application requirements into design improvements
- Contribute to the continuous development of our sensor and readout architecture
YOUR PROFILE
You are a motivated and experienced physicist or engineer with a passion for quantum technology and advanced hardware development.
Your technical expertise, combined with a proactive and hands-on mindset, enables you to develop innovative solutions and bring them into real-world applications.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is desirable
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong background in RF electronics design and electrical engineering
- Experience with cryogenic measurements and low-temperature test setups
- Experience with PCB and/or sensor layout
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on experience is essential
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely in an interdisciplinary team
OUR OFFER
A full-time position (40 h/week) at our Garching bei München site, with a concrete and transparent package.
Benefits & Perks
- 30 vacation days per year
- "Pick Your Perk" programme worth up to €50/month
- Free drinks and coffee on site
- Regular team lunches and events
- Modern lab and office space
- Free parking and convenient subway access
Culture
- Be part of an exciting deep-tech startup where your work has a direct impact on our products and customers
- Work with a dynamic, international, and highly motivated team built on mutual respect and a shared mission
- Agile working conditions, direct support and real room to grow your skills and responsibilities
- Help shape the technologies enabling the next generation of quantum applications
INTERVIEW PROCESS
First-round interview - 45 min
Online or on-site, including a short self-presentation
Second-round interview - 60 min
On-site, including technical screening and meeting the team
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Senior Design Engineer Arbeitgeber: Munich Quantum Instruments (MQI)
Munich Quantum Instruments ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Studierenden die Möglichkeit bietet, an der Spitze der Quantenforschung zu arbeiten. Unsere offene und innovative Unternehmenskultur fördert kreatives Denken und Zusammenarbeit, während wir gleichzeitig individuelle Wachstumschancen bieten, um Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben. Durch die enge Zusammenarbeit mit der ESA und die Anwendung modernster Technologien in einem dynamischen Umfeld sind Sie Teil einer aufregenden Reise in die Zukunft der Quantenanwendungen.
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