R&D Engineer in Quantum technologies

Facing the challenges of our time

Help us grow and be more impactful!

The Quantum technologies group within CSEM’s Instrumentation Business Unit, based in Neuchâtel, is currently looking for a R&D Engineer in Quantum technologies.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary industrial and research projects.
• Develop innovative solutions and participate in the R&D efforts in the field of quantum sensing technologies and time and frequency.

• Ensure the technical execution of R&D projects including laboratory work, design, simulation and analysis in the field of miniature quantum sensors (optically pumped magnetometers, RF sensors, …) and/or atomic clocks.
• Continuously keep aware of the state of the art in the field.
• Proactively propose innovative solutions and solve complex problems.
• Be involved in multidisciplinary activities and interact with engineers from different technical backgrounds.
• Contribute to projects acquisition through e.g. offer writing.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with our partners and participate in customer meetings.
• Represent CSEM in workshops or conferences and maintain and develop internal and external professional networks.

• Superior level of education (PhD preferred) with >5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Broad understanding of concepts and principles in quantum sensing technologies and/or time and frequency and knowledge of these elements in other disciplines, in particular:
• Quantum atomic sensors development and testing.
• System-level design and integration.
• Atomic clocks, time and frequency and metrology.
• Laser stabilization and optical spectroscopy.
• Simulation (e.g. with PYTHON or relevant SW).
• Knowledge of CAO software (Solid Works) is a plus.
• Experience in project management is considered an asset.

• Out of the box thinking and innovative.
• Good team player.
• Ability to collaborate with various internal partners across the organization.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer and results-oriented.
• Natural curiosity and ability/interest to deal with multidisciplinary activities.
• Analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Fluency in English with excellent knowledge of French and/or German.

Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 650 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.

Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.