Quantum Optics Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Join Our Team! We are looking for a new team member, a Quantum Optics Engineer, to join our customer fulfillment team to focus on producing our Quantum optics/Quantum network devices for our growing international customer base and a variety of research and development projects. Electrical and Software engineers are on board to support you and use your feedback to make the tools you need to get the job done. Are you passionate about quantum optics, photonics, and technology, and do you want to contribute to new ground-breaking tech? Do you work independently, love working hands-on, and adapt easily to rapidly changing priorities? Above all, are you a team player and excited to work in a mixed team of hardware engineers, software engineers, and scientists? Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for producing our quantum devices, which include not just assembling the devices but bringing the devices to a fully functional state, ready to ship to the customer. You’ll be characterizing individual optical components – often at the quantum level – and integrating them into complex setups, requiring full system characterization. Think of basic scripting for running long-term measurement setups (programmatically and automatically). You’ll be responsible for learning the assembly process, characterization steps, and configuration possibilities. Once you’ve built expertise, you’ll have some ownership of improving these processes. Your role also entails on-site customer work – i.e., travel. Once comfortable with all the complexities of quantum network devices, you’ll be responsible for on-site installations and the deployment and configuration of the quantum network. These locations may include secure data centers, backbone telecom facilities, government installations, etc. As our quantum devices are installed around the world, you’ll use your particular expertise to assist the team in diagnostics of issues and potentially field servicing of technical equipment. Be ready to travel – maybe to the far corners of the world – for field service visits, installations, and training. Your role also entails supporting existing customers. Being able to collaborate with customers' staff and support them in their use cases is important. That means being comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You need to be comfortable with customer-facing activities and communicate in a professional manner. Your Profile An MSc degree in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) A valid Driving license Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Clear communication skills, with the ability to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly Hands-on experience with optical systems, including system calibration Hands-on experience with basic Test & Measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.) Expertise using fiber optics, photonic devices, fiber lasers, etc. Expertise in using and characterizing EOMs, polarization optics, and single-photon detectors An understanding of electronics is required to effectively work together with electrical engineers and programmers. Comfortable working with hardware, schematics, and system documentation Experience with Python Experience with software engineering best practices (version control (git), documentation, code reviews, etc.) Experience with simple closed-cycle cryogenic systems would be valuable Experience communicating with customers or in customer-facing activities would be valuable We expect that the successful applicant will not satisfy all the above points, but has expertise in key areas and significant knowledge in most areas. Who is Falqon Systems Falqon Systems is on a mission to enable quantum connectivity by developing the hardware and software needed for the quantum Internet. We design, build, test, and produce systems for the next generation of secure communication. Our work accelerates quantum Internet adoption by building networking systems, supporting network infrastructure, and collaborating with industry and academia. Our devices are the result of advancements across multiple disciplines—from optical systems and high-end hardware platforms to robust embedded software and innovative networking protocols. This means our team is a vibrant mix of experts with backgrounds in physics, engineering, software development, academic research, and real-world industry experience. Over the past year, we’ve experienced remarkable growth, scaling from 22 to 30 team members, and we’re on track to reach 40 by the end of 2026. With a clear vision for the future and ongoing momentum, Falqon Systems is on a continuous growth trajectory, bringing cutting-edge quantum solutions to commercial, industry, and government partners We’re motivated by solving tough challenges, and we’re proud to be working on projects that make a real impact. Our dreams are ambitious, and we’re excited to welcome talented, curious, and driven teammates to help us make quantum networking a reality. What Falqon Systems Offers Opportunity to be part of the quantum revolution in a quantum company and to build the next generation of digital infrastructure. Join us to create the Quantum Future! Starting Date: As soon as available Full-Time Employment Competitive salary package aligned with your skills and experience Flexible working hours 33 days annual leave and holiday allowance Travel and Work expenses allowance Education & Training budget Company-sponsored retirement plan Team outings and social activities organized by the company A young, energetic, fun team of highly skilled physicists, engineers, and industry experts, with an open working culture An international team that places a value on equality and diversity, no matter the race, religion, background, gender, or any of the differences that give each of us that unique perspective to strengthen the team Plenty of room for new initiatives and new ideas, and a chance to develop yourself at the cutting edge of technology How to apply? To apply for the position or to learn more about the position, contact us at [email protected]
Core Responsibilities
Assemble, characterize, integrate, configure, and test quantum optics and quantum networking devices, including automating long-term measurements and improving production processes. Install and configure systems at customer sites, provide training and technical support, and assist with diagnostics and field servicing, including international travel.
Requirements
Requires an MSc in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, along with a valid driving license. Candidates should have hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, optical systems, fiber optics, photonic devices, test instruments, and relevant quantum optics components, plus Python experience and clear customer communication skills.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours
- 33 Days Annual Leave and Holiday Allowance
- Travel and Work Expenses Allowance
- Education and Training Budget
- Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Team Outings and Social Activities
About Falqon® Systems
Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Company size: 11-50 employees
Falqon® Systems is a Delft, Netherlands-based leader in secure communications, building the infrastructure for Quantum Secure Networks (QSN). Designed, developed and manufactured in Europe, Falqon® Systems is redefining quantum secure communications, enabling the next generation of trusted digital connectivity. The Falqon® Systems product portfolio combines quantum key generation, secure key lifecycle management and network orchestration within a unified infrastructure designed for operational deployment. Together, the Falqon® MDI-QKD Series, Falqon® Key Manager and Falqon® Domain Controller provide the integrated technologies required to deploy, manage and scale Quantum Secure Networks (QSN), enabling trusted digital connectivity across distributed communication infrastructures. Join us as we shape the future of trusted digital communications with technologies that enable the next generation of Quantum Secure Networks (QSN). From secure communications today to future quantum interconnects, distributed quantum computing, networked quantum sensors and the quantum internet, Falqon® Systems is laying the foundation for the broader quantum networking ecosystem! For more information, visit falqonsystems.com, contact [email protected] or follow Falqon® Systems on LinkedIn.