Optical & Quantum Communication System Engineer [26027]

CS COMMUNICATION & SYSTEMES

IT Consulting

9824 Noordwijk, Groningen - Niederlande

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

As a Quantum Communications Engineer, you will design end-to-end quantum communication architectures for space-to-ground links and related subsystems. You will translate mission requirements into concrete specifications, lead optical hardware development, and drive rigorous IV&V activities across lab, field, and space segments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll assess technology trade-offs and present findings to stakeholders. This role sits at the heart of cutting-edge quantum space programs, offering high-impact opportunities to shape secure quantum networks.

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end quantum communication architectures (QKD links, quantum repeaters, space-to-ground links)
Translate mission/security/performance requirements into subsystem specs
Lead/design quantum optical hardware (sources, detectors, time-tagging, synchronization, stabilization)
Oversee breadboarding, prototyping, and DFT/ DFA
Plan and execute IV&V activities for lab, field, and over-the-air trials
Develop test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts; analyze results and report
Perform optical link budgets, channel modeling, alignment and pointing, timing/synchronization
Interface with classical communication layers (key management, control plane) and security infrastructure
Ensure compliance with safety, EMC, environmental, and space qualification standards
Contribute to FMEAs, fault trees, design reviews, and configuration management
Advise internal teams and customers on technology trade-offs, roadmaps, and risks
Prepare design documents, ICDs, test reports, and ops manuals; present findings to diverse stakeholders

Key requirements

Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical/Photonics Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
8+ years in quantum communications/QKD, photonics, or optical comms
Experience with space/ground segment design, AIT/AIV, and environmental qualification
Proficiency with link budgets and channel models for fiber and/or free-space; familiarity with turbulence and background models
Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication; able to produce clear documentation
Fluency in English mandatory; knowledge of another European language advantageous

Strong written and verbal communication Stakeholder engagement Analytical thinking Quantum communications QKD (quantum key distribution)Photonics and optical communications

Description

As a Quantum Communications Engineer, you will design end-to-end quantum communication architectures for space-to-ground links and related s…

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