Would you like to work at one of the fastest growing quantum technology companies with cutting-edge technology? Single Quantum is looking for a master student that enjoys the challenge of building an optics-based product, from design to realization– e.g. someone who is looking for an engineering challenge. Do you want to be part of a diverse and dynamic scale-up company?
By all means, please read on!

In short
Single Quantum designs and builds the world's fastest and most sensitive light detection systems, limited only by the laws of physics!

The quantum world is small but growing. We are a steadily-growing scale-up with an ever-expanding worldwide customer base. We provide our photon detection systems to a wide range of customers and research institutes. In this role, you will be developing add-on devices to expand the capabilities of our existing detectors, allowing for new applications – e.g. as we scale up further in the industry, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our products to reach more users by offering a wider range of applications. Therefore, we are looking for an Junior Application Engineer to join the Development Team to drive the company forward.

What you will be doing
As a Junior Application Engineer, you will play significant role in developing a new feature to expand our products' application. This will enable Single Quantum to grow by expanding the applications of our detectors.The role requires you to use your problem-solving skills to design, implement and realize a new product, i.e. be an important part in the complete product development cycle. This includes the hardware optomechanical part and the software, which plays a crucial role in the integration of the newly develop add-on product into the final detector system.

Ideally, you will work part time and will be based at our HQ in Delft, contributing to our dynamic and friendly work environment!

• You are currently a Master student in a Physics, Engineering, or other relevant technical field with specialization and interest in Optics;
• You have a hands-on approach to solve problems;
• You have experience in programming in Python;
• You have an analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision making skills;
• You have a strong communication skills;
• You are a strong implementer, who excels in turning ideas into actionable plans and ensuring their successful execution;
• You are result-driven.

The following working experiences are a plus;

• Knowledge and skills in Python for doing instrumentation.
• Experience working with free-space optics is a plus;
• Affinity in Physics or Photonics.

• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Travel allowance;
• A retirement plan;
• Up to 38 vacation days;
• An international, high-tech environment with colleagues from the Netherlands, USA, France, Italy, China and the list goes on!
• Room for new initiatives and ideas. We’re always willing to listen, whether you’ve been with us for a week, a month, or a year;
• An employer who truly values personal development and growth who invites you to do the same;
• Social security offered by the Collective Labor Agreement Metal & Technology (CAO Metaal en Techniek)

At Single Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Simply hit the "Apply" button above or send your CV and motivation letter to: career@singlequantum.com.

If you have any questions before applying or would like to have a general conversation about Single Quantum, you can contact our recruiter, Jacqerina Jarad on +31 (0) 850 400 902 or send an e-mail to career@singlequantum.com.

Are you a recruitment agency looking to introduce a candidate for this position? We appreciate your interest, but we handle our hiring internally and will not be able to respond to such offers. Thank you for your understanding.

At Single Quantum, we confront every challenge with innovation, dedication, and passion. Founded in 2012, our team emerged as true pioneers of single photon detection technology: we were among the first to manufacture and commercialize superconducting nanowire single photon detectors. Since then, our multi-channel Single Quantum Eos photon detection system has been chosen by more than 100 academic and industrial labs all over the world to perform complex optical measurements.

We want to share this groundbreaking technology with you. Guided by our mission, vision and core values, Single Quantum will develop the world’s fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics. Join us in turning photons into data!

We make the world’s fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics.