Hybrid Electronics Engineer – Quantum Communication, Space Systems

at qtlabs - Quantum Technology Laboratories GmbH

• Job title: Electronics Engineer – Quantum Communication, Space Systems
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: €3,500 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wien, Austria

About the role

• Electronics Engineer focusing on high-performance electronics for secure quantum communication systems in space. Involving design, development, testing, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware development: from system architecture down to board-level implementation and laboratory validation.
• Design and implement high-throughput data acquisition and signal-processing electronics, including analog front-ends, precise timing, and high-speed digital interfaces.
• Develop and optimize PCB layouts for performance, manufacturability, EMC, and reliability; drive DFM/DFT improvements with suppliers.
• Build rapid prototypes and test fixtures to validate requirements and de-risk concepts; plan and execute bring-up, characterization, and verification activities.
• Select and qualify space-grade components; plan and lead part qualification campaigns with vendors and test laboratories.
• Collaborate closely with optical, FPGA, and software engineers to define clear system requirements and interfaces.
• Perform detailed analyses (parts stress, worst-case, FMEA/FMECA) considering radiation, thermal, vibration, and EMC constraints.
• Design low-noise analog power supplies and FPGA environments for high-speed, low-noise operation.
• Participate in technical reviews and customer meetings; present trade studies, test results, and risk mitigations.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in PCB design/layout, including stack-up definition, impedance control, length matching, and EMI/EMC design.
• Strong laboratory skills: oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and root-cause analysis.
• Solid understanding of high-speed DAQ architectures, synchronization, clocking, and data movers to FPGAs or SoCs.
• Familiarity with space electronics reliability (radiation effects, derating, thermal design) and ECSS/MIL standards.
• Experience with power integrity and analog design for mixed-signal systems.
• Clear and confident technical communication in English (specifications, test plans, design reviews).
• A collaborative mindset and ownership attitude; comfortable iterating quickly in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Nice to have: Experience in FPGA-based control and signal-processing environments.
• Nice to have: Exposure to quantum communication, photonics, or optical systems.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of radiation-tolerant design practices and part-screening methodologies.
• Nice to have: Interest in space qualification and system-level engineering.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements in a hybrid model combining remote and onsite collaboration.
• Balanced work–life integration for our employees.
• Attractive workplace with excellent infrastructure at Wienerberg.
• Great Italian espresso.
• Humorous and friendly work atmosphere.