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Hybrid Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Payload Engineer
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Quantum Key Distribution Payload Engineer at Quantum Technology Laboratories developing QKD payloads for space applications and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in Vienna.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our QKD payload, from concept through flight qualification.
- Drive technical decisions within your domain and take ownership of subsystem design choices.
- Collaborate closely with electronics engineers (opto-electronics, digital/analog, FPGA interfaces) and thermo-mechanical engineers (thermal control, structural design).
- Plan and execute laboratory verification, characterization, and system-level testing of optical, electronic, and QKD-specific components.
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, interface specifications, and customer deliverables.
- Support external environmental and space-qualification campaigns (vibration, TVAC, radiation, EMC).
Requirements
- Degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, aerospace engineering, or a related field; background in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) or quantum optics strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of QKD protocols, photon sources and detectors, optical components, timing/synchronization, and system architectures.
- Experience with laboratory work (optical setups, measurement equipment, data acquisition).
- Ability to work autonomously, make informed technical decisions, and drive design iterations.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices.
- Experience in space systems, environmental testing, or hardware verification is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model combining remote and on-site collaboration
- Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg
- Great Italian espresso
- Humorous and friendly work atmosphere
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