Hardware electrical engineer - FTE

We are seeking a motivated Junior Hardware / Electrical Engineer to join our team in Groningen and help drive the development of cutting-edge quantum sensing technology. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in circuit design, prototyping, and compliance while collaborating closely with experts across optics, software, and biomedical engineering.

We’re looking for a Junior Hardware / Electrical Engineer to join our team in Groningen. You’ll contribute to electrical design, testing, and installation, and gain hands-on experience in:

• Designing and testing circuits and PCB layouts (with mentoring).
• Supporting prototype assembly, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Learning about compliance and certification (CE, UL, FCC, MDR).
• Working with a multidisciplinary team (optics, software, biomedical).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related (or near completion).
• 0-3 years of experience (internships, student projects welcome).
• Curiosity, hands-on mindset, and eagerness to learn.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Work on cutting-edge quantum sensing technology.
• Exposure to the full hardware lifecycle (design -> testing -> compliance).
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Real opportunities to grow your career in deep tech.
• We offer a competitive salary based on your experience

QT Sense is a spin-off from the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). We are developing Quantum Nuova, a breakthrough quantum sensing platform that uses fluorescent nanodiamonds to measure oxidative stress inside living cells. This technology has the potential to change disease diagnostics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.

Job type: Full-Time
Experience level:Junior (0-3 years)
Salary: Competitive