Research Engineer in Chip-Based Quantum Key distribution
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Engineering technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£42,500
(£21.79 per hour)
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Description
Toshiba Europe Ltd has been at the forefront of quantum technology research, particularly quantum communications and quantum key distribution (QKD), for over two decades. Our research underpins deployed Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems and continues to drive innovation in nextgeneration quantumsecure networking. An established leader in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) research for QKD, Toshiba is accelerating the transition of PIC-based QKD devices from lab to market. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of scalable PIC-based manufacturing and enable globally deployable quantum-secure communication networks.
We invite applications for a Research Engineer position to strengthen our R&D in high-performance photonic integrated devices for the next generation QKD systems. In this exciting role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of novel market-ready PIC-based QKD modules, driving key pilot development activities such as system integration, optimization of device yield and reliability, supply chain readiness, and certification.
Responsibilities
Market-ready QKD PICs
We invite applications for a Research Engineer position to strengthen our R&D in high-performance photonic integrated devices for the next generation QKD systems. In this exciting role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of novel market-ready PIC-based QKD modules, driving key pilot development activities such as system integration, optimization of device yield and reliability, supply chain readiness, and certification.
Responsibilities
Market-ready QKD PICs
- Develop and refine scalable PIC technologies tailored for QKD
- Characterize QKD PIC performance and perform yield analysis and optimization.
- Conduct environmental and reliability and ageing assessments.
- Devise and implement innovative approaches to QKD PIC packaging and system-level integration.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate the QKD PIC devices into platforms compatible with commercial requirements.
- Interface QKD PIC modules with highspeed RF electronics, FPGA systems, and digital processing pipelines.
- Draft device specifications and develop and maintain documentation for optical, electrical and mechanical subsystems.
- Analyse experimental data and communicate key findings.
- Degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, Photonics, or a closely related field.
- Proven ability to operate complex optical/electronic experimental setups.
- Experience with statistical analysis, yield and reliability assessment, system integration, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning new skills and working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong project management skills.
- Knowledge of QKD, quantum optics, or quantum communications.
- Experience with compliance assessment, and standards and certification.
- Several years of handson experience in optical, quantum, or coherent optical communication systems.
- Experience with electronics design (PCB development, FPGA programming, highspeed electronics).