Available Positions at QTE

We are hiring and we are excited that you are thinking of joining us!
Read on for more details about our current vacancies.

Specialist

Closing date: Oct 31, 2022

We are searching for a highly motivated individual who is able to work independently and within a team to help with data acquisition and hardware programming. He/she will also be tasked with designing opto-mechanical components and working with our team to build and characterize atomic magnetometers capable of measuring magnetic fields about 10 parts per billion smaller than Earth's magnetic field to enable diverse applications ranging from brain imaging, explosives detection, and even searches for exotic physics.

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​Job requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related field

  • Familiarity with programming and data acquisition

  • A passion and zeal for learning and trying out new ideas in lab

  • Ability to communicate and work well in a team

  • Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Contact Dr Junyi Lee if you are interested in applying or finding out more. Interested applicants can apply here.

Scientist

Closing Date: Sep 27, 2022

We are looking for an experimental research scientist to join the development of an integrated quantum photonics platform, with a focus on integrated single-photon detectors. The scientist will be heavily involved in developing the device designs, building up our opto-electronics testing capabilities, and eventual device packaging and deployment. The successful candidate will work on the following:

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  • Design and develop photonics-integrated photodetectors and other silicon photonics devices

  • Perform and/or oversee device fabrication processes

  • Design, construct, and automate opto-electronic test stations for device testing

  • Experimentally characterize fabricated devices (bare chips and packaged devices)

  • Design and integrate control circuitry for operating integrated single-photon detector devices

  • Integrate, develop, and test a wider integrated quantum photonics platform

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Job Requirements

  • Relevant PhD degree in a Physics or Engineering field

  • Background in experimental optics and/or electronics

  • Able to independently plan and execute research work

  • Ability to program (especially Python) lab equipment for testing automation

  • Direct experience with photonics/photodetectors is desirable

  • Familiarity with circuit/PCB design, high-speed electronics, mechanical design, and machining is desirable

  • Ability to communicate and work closely with team members

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Contact Dr Victor Leong if you are interested in applying or finding out more.

Interested applicants can apply here.

Specialist

Closing Date: Sep 27, 2022

We are looking for a research engineer to join the development of an integrated quantum photonics platform, with a focus on integrated single-photon detectors. The engineer will be involved in developing and systematically characterizing the devices, as well as building up and upgrading our opto-electronics testing capabilities. The successful candidate will work on the following:


  • Design, construct, and automate opto-electronic test stations for device testing

  • Design and integrate control electronics to operate active photonics devices

  • Experimentally characterize fabricated devices (bare chips and packaged devices)

  • Organization and procurement of laboratory/electronics supplies and components

  • Generating and presenting regular project updates

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in a Physics or Engineering field

  • Direct experience in experimental optics / photonics / electronics is highly desirable

  • Familiarity with programming (especially Python). Direct experience with equipment automation is a bonus

  • Familiarity with circuit/PCB design, high-speed electronics, mechanical design, and machining is desirable

  • Ability to adapt skills to tackle a range of engineering tasks

  • Ability to communicate and work closely with team members  


Contact Dr Victor Leong if you are interested in applying or finding out more.

Interested applicants can apply here.

To learn more about opportunities at QTE, please get in touch.

Note that all applications and supporting materials must be officially submitted through the

A*STAR Career Portal (vacancy-specific links are in the last line of each posting above).