Measurement Automation Scientist (Microwave-to-Optical Quantum Transducers) at QphoX, Delft

Job Description

QphoX in Delft is hiring a measurement automation scientist to characterise its microwave-to-optical quantum transducers. The scientist runs optical and microwave measurements, automates measurement and analysis, builds databases to track device trends, and feeds results back to the fabrication, design and simulation teams. It needs a PhD or at least four years of industry experience.

At a glance

• Role: Measurement Automation Scientist
• Location: Delft, Netherlands
• Posted: 17 July 2026
• Degree: PhD, or 4+ years in industry
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)

About the measurement role

• Carry out optical and microwave measurements of microwave-to-optics transducers
• Automate measurement and analysis
• Build and manage databases to track device trends
• Determine device properties and the effect of R&D changes
• Suggest changes for future devices with fabrication, design and simulation colleagues

What a quantum transducer does

Superconducting quantum processors work with microwave signals inside dilution refrigerators, but microwaves cannot travel far at room temperature. A microwave-to-optical transducer converts those signals into optical photons that can be sent through fibre, which is one route to linking quantum processors into networks. QphoX says it is one of the leading groups developing these devices.

What QphoX is looking for

• A PhD, or 4+ years in industry, in electrical engineering, computer science, photonics, optics or a related field
• Python for scientific work
• 2+ years automating optical or positioning setup alignment
• 2+ years building databases and extracting trends from large datasets
• Integrated photonics, MEMS or semiconductor test and measurement

Nice to have

• Quality management
• Quantum transducers, optomechanics or quantum physics

Pay and location

QphoX’s posting says it offers a competitive salary, an employee stock ownership plan, a performance bonus and 25 days of holiday; it gives no figure. The role is in Delft.

How to apply

Apply through the official QphoX job posting. QphoX’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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