Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Characterization Engineer
Q.ANT GmbHStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Posted September 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Q.ANT is a pioneering technology company focused on revolutionizing computing through light-based solutions. By utilizing photonic processors and quantum sensors, Q.ANT offers advanced AI and high-performance computing with increased efficiency and sustainability. Their Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) technology enables superior performance in various sectors including data centers, aerospace, medical technology, and manufacturing, while their quantum sensors provide ultra-high magnetic field sensitivity for applications in security, geophysics, life sciences, energy, and transportation.
Job Description
This role focuses on characterizing thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs) operating in the GHz regime. The engineer will oversee all aspects of the characterization process, from setup and testing to data analysis and mentoring junior team members. They collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality results and identify areas for improvement.
Requirements
- Oversee daily characterization activities.
- Define, design, build, and maintain optical and RF test setups.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
- Ensure adherence to lab safety standards.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German or another European language is a plus.
Benefits
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Fast-track professional growth
- Personal and professional development
- Hands-on work with leading-edge technologies
