Quantum Engineer  

• Participate in research, innovation, and feasibility studies focused on next-generation quantum communication and QKD technologies
• Contribute to national and international research projects, including system design, laboratory testing, experimental validation, technical reporting, and preparation of project deliverables.
• Support the design, prototyping, and characterization of quantum communication systems, including optical, electronic, and opto-electronic subsystems.
• Develop and test electronic control, synchronization, and readout solutions for quantum optics experiments and QKD setups.
• Collaborate closely with internal R&D teams on system-level integration, spanning quantum optics, electronics, firmware/software, and telecom infrastructure.
• Support field deployments, system integration, and troubleshooting in operational environments within research projects and pilot installations.

• Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Physics, Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or a related field
• Hands-on experience with:

o Single-photon detectors (SNSPDs, SPADs) and associated readout electronics

o Lasers, optical modulators, and fiber-optic components

o Quantum optics experiments, such as interferometers and entanglement-based sources

o Electronic and mixed-signal instrumentation, including AWGs, ADC/DAC boards, timing and synchronization electronics, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers

• Solid understanding of QKD protocols, quantum optics theory, and system-level performance metrics
• Experience in electronics for experimental physics, including signal conditioning, noise mitigation, timing accuracy, and hardware debugging
• Proficiency in scientific programming, preferably in Python, for data acquisition, analysis, and experiment automation
• Experience managing R&D activities, including timelines, documentation, and technical reporting
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams combining physics, electronics, software, and telecom expertise
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in a technical environment
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, testing, and field activities

Startup company based in Florence operating in the telecommunications and quantum technologies sector.

• fast-growing company at the forefront of quantum technologies and secure telecommunications, where innovation, research excellence, and real-world impact come together
• collaborative and highly skilled work environment that values initiative, technical excellence, and continuous learning, offering concrete opportunities for professional development and career growth