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Electronics Engineer

CompanySingle Quantum
LocationDelft
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 13, 2026
About The Company
Light detectors are crucial components of optical imaging and telecommunication systems. The ultimate photon detector is capable of detecting the elementary particle of light, a single photon. Founded in 2012, Single Quantum was a pioneer in developing, manufacturing and commercializing the ground-breaking technology of superconducting single photon detectors. Single Quantum provides the best performance in photon detection, enabling the most demanding optical applications. Our multi-channel detection system has already been chosen by more than 250 academic and industrial customers all over the world to perform complex optical measurements. The unique combination of unparalleled detection efficiency and time resolution makes our superconducting detectors the ideal choice for quantum communication and cryptography, infrared fluorescence spectroscopy, and laser ranging. If you want to learn more about our products or if you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.singlequantum.com or contact us via info@singlequantum.com.
About the Role

Job Description

Would you like to work at one of the fastest growing quantum technology companies with cutting-edge technology?  Do you want to be part of a diverse and dynamic scale-up company? Then please read on!

We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an Electronics Engineer to join our innovative team in Delft. If you enjoy solving complex problems, thrive in a fast-moving, high-tech environment, and are ready to design scalable electronic systems for next-gen quantum products — we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do:
  • Design, develop, and optimize electronics within our cutting-edge photon detection systems;
  • Build and refine test setups to characterize, validate, and improve electrical performance;
  • Translate prototypes and concepts into scalable, production-ready electronics;
  • Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot, improve, and refine electronic components;
  • Lead efforts in outsourcing, specification writing, and documentation (spec sheets, manuals, file structures).

Your profile and requirements

Who We're Looking For..

We’re searching for a resourceful and practical troubleshooter who can effectively solve problems and fix issues. Additionally, you have...
  • A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field;
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, analytical mindset;
  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams - from physicists to engineers and technicians;
  • Strong implementer: you can take ideas and turn them into working, documented hardware;
  • Excellent organizational habits: from writing spec sheets to standardizing design files.;
  • The want to strive to improve existing solutions, better specs, improve the cost effectiveness and make more robust solutions.
The following working experiences are a plus..
  • Board level circuit design;
  • RF: Transmission lines and filter calculations;
  • Digital electronicsPCB interfaces, fast logic gates;
  • Electronic measuring setups with devices such as: oscilloscopes, VNA’s, SA’sand AWG’s.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits;
  • Travel allowance;
  • A retirement plan;
  • Up to 38 vacation days;
  • An international, high-tech environment with colleagues from the Netherlands, USA, France, Italy, China and the list goes on!
  • Room for new initiatives and ideas. We’re always willing to listen, whether you’ve been with us for a week, a month, or a year;
  • An employer who truly values personal development and growth who invites you to do the same;
  • Social security offered by the Collective Labor Agreement Metal & Technology (CAO Metaal en Techniek)

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Single Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

How to apply

Simply hit the "Apply" button above or send your CV and motivation letter to: career@singlequantum.com.

Contact

If you have any questions before applying or would like to have a general conversation about Single Quantum, you can contact our recruiter, Jacqerina Jarad on +31 (0) 850 400 902 or send an e-mail to j.jarad@singlequantum.com.

Are you a recruitment agency looking to introduce a candidate for this position? We appreciate your interest, but we handle our hiring internally and will not be able to respond to such offers. Thank you for your understanding.

About us

At Single Quantum, we confront every challenge with innovation, dedication, and passion. Founded in 2012, our team emerged as true pioneers of single photon detection technology: we were among the first to manufacture and commercialize superconducting nanowire single photon detectors. Since then, our multi-channel Single Quantum Eos photon detection system has been chosen by more than 100 academic and industrial labs all over the world to perform complex optical measurements.


We want to share this groundbreaking technology with you. Guided by our mission, vision and core values, Single Quantum will develop the world’s fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics. Join us in turning photons into data!



Mission 

We make the world’s fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics.



Vision
A bright future where every single quantum counts


Core Values
Respect   Trust  |  Proactiveness  |  Teamwork  |  Impactful Innovation  |  Quality



Key Skills
Electronics designPCB designRF engineeringTransmission linesFilter calculationsDigital electronicsPCB interfacesLogic gatesOscilloscopesVNASAAWGHardware prototypingTechnical documentationProblem solvingAnalytical mindset
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyScience & Research
Benefits
Competitive salaryTravel allowanceRetirement plan38 vacation daysPersonal development and growth opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will design, develop, and optimize electronics for photon detection systems while translating prototypes into scalable, production-ready hardware. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot performance and manage technical documentation.
📋Job Type
fixed term
💰Salary Range
€3,179 - €3,815
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
74
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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