Device Design Engineer (Integrated Photonics and MEMS Quantum Transducers) at QphoX, Delft

Job Description

QphoX in Delft is hiring a device design engineer to design the next generation of its integrated microwave-to-optical quantum transducers. The engineer implements designs for production and R&D, monitors fabrication and measurement results, maintains and automates the device design codebase, and works with fabrication, measurement and simulation scientists. Experience with integrated photonics and MEMS layout is required, and optomechanics and GDSFactory are a plus.

At a glance

• Role: Device Design Engineer
• Location: Delft, Netherlands
• Posted: 17 July 2026
• Degree: Master’s or higher
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)

About the device design role

• Implement transducer designs for production and R&D
• Monitor transducer fabrication and analyse measurements
• Organise, maintain and upgrade the device design codebase
• Automate the design process and gather and analyse data
• Work with fabrication, measurement and simulation scientists

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.

Who QphoX is looking for

The posting describes a self-motivated, detail-minded person who helps improve standard protocols for the transducers, works across teams to raise quality and industrial scalability, and keeps a supportive team culture.

What QphoX is looking for

• Integrated photonics and MEMS device generation and layout
• Proficient Python
• Quality management or quality control experience
• A master’s degree or higher, with relevant work experience
• An organised, rigorous working style

Nice to have

• Optomechanics
• GDSFactory
• E-beam lithography, photonics or MEMS measurements

Pay and location

QphoX’s posting does not state a salary. 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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