Work at LuxQuanta

Who we are and what we do:

At LuxQuanta, we're pioneering the Quantum Communications industry, delivering photonics solutions that leverage the properties of quantum physics to secure communications. We invite passionate individuals to join us on this incredible journey. We aim to provide you with continuous professional development so you can help us continue leading the fast-paced market of Quantum Communications in Europe and beyond.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in one of the most exciting industries, seize this opportunity to shape the future with us. At LuxQuanta, we foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and multidisciplinary work, where your skills and ideas will have a meaningful impact on securing communications for European citizens, governments, and private companies worldwide.

When you join LuxQuanta you will:

• Engage in R&D focused on photonic integration for quantum key distribution.
• Participate in leading European projects within the field.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and production teams to develop cutting-edge products.
• Contribute to technical decisions that shape our product roadmap.
• Conduct hands-on characterization of PICs and supervise these processes.
• Play a key role in defining and executing activities related to PIC packaging, system manufacturing, testing, and product development.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience in photonic integrated circuits, with work in areas such as design, characterization, fabrication processes, or packaging, and a broad understanding of the different platforms and the steps involved in developing PIC-based products.
• Industrial experience in the development of PIC-based products is desirable.
• High proficiency in English (minimum fluent B2/C1 level).
• Highly proactive, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Engineering degree in Telecommunications, Microelectronics/RF, Optics/Photonics, Physics, or a related field.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary. 
• Motivated Multidisciplinary Team: Joining forces with passionate and skillful professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of quantum technologies.  
• Location: Our office is within walking distance of Castelldefels Beach, one of the best beaches close to Barcelona city.
• Private Health Insurance
• Easy commute from Barcelona (bus shuttle, train or parking place)

Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey at the forefront of quantum technology? Join LuxQuanta and be part of a revolution!

Apply now and let's shape the future together! 

You can apply online on our website, through the job offer on LinkedIn or by sending an email to [email protected] 

At LuxQuanta, we're pioneering the Quantum Communications industry, delivering solutions that harvest the properties of quantum physics to secure communications. As we spearhead our international expansion after our first three years of outstandingly solid growth, we invite passionate individuals to join us on an incredible journey. We aim to provide you with continuous professional development so you can help us continue leading the fast-paced market of Quantum Communications in Europe and beyond.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries globally, seize this opportunity to shape the future with us. At LuxQuanta, we foster a culture of creativity and collaboration where your skills and ideas will have a meaningful impact on protecting the communications of European citizens, governments, and private companies worldwide.

When you join LuxQuanta you will:

• Develop high performance system programming QKD modules for system control, postprocessing, error correction and data analysis.
• Develop inter-module communications through APIs and RPCs
• Define and implement databases for cryptographic key management and system metric visualization
• Collaborate with the team in the maintenance of build, testing and deployment pipelines, ensuring continuous delivery of the products
• Create comprehensive documentation that meets high standards for clarity, detail, and accuracy

• Software Engineer (+4 years of experience)
• Knowledge of Linux environment at user level 
• Proficiency in Rust or C/C++, with strong experience in systems programming
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and low-level programming concepts
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in team environments
• Proficiency in LaTeX. Scientific documentation writing is a plus
• Experience in data visualization is a plus 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary 
• Motivated multidisciplinary team 
• Flexible working hours and hybrid/ remote work model 
• Reduced working hours and short Fridays in Summer
• Offices in a privileged location near Castelldefels Beach
• Easy commute from Barcelona ( Bus shuttle), train or even by car ( plenty parking place available)
• Private health insurance 

Are you ready for the next challenge?

You can apply through the job offer on LinkedIn or by sending an email to [email protected]  with an updated version of your CV.

Who we are and what we do

At LuxQuanta, were pioneering the Quantum Communications industry by delivering solutions that use the properties of quantum physics to secure communications. As we spearhead our international expansion after our first three years of solid growth, we invite passionate individuals to join us on our journey. We expect you to help us continue leading the fast-paced market of Quantum Communications in Europe and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop automated testing procedures to streamline validation for the QKD system.
• Design and implement testing tools and frameworks for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
• Document the design, development, and operation of testing tools.
• Collaborate with other teams in a dynamic R&D environment.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or PhD in Electronics, Telecommunication, Physics, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in microcontrollers and RTL design using Xilinx tools.
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, and C programming.
• Familiarity with photonic and telecommunication components and devices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Private parking
• Flexible working hours
• Private health insurance

Ready to join a dynamic team and shape the future of Quantum Communications? Apply now!

Send your CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected]
luxquanta.com

This PhD thesis is devoted to the development of FPGA based PQC codes, which will strengthen the classical communication channels of LuxQuanta’s QKD transceivers portfolio. The candidate will also develop an FPGA-based emulation of the optical transmission layer used for QKD, a versatile toolchain for optical simulation and verification.

You will have the unique opportunity to have as supervisors Dr. Valerio Pruneri (ICFO) and Dr. Pau Gómez Kabelka (LuxQuanta) 

Benefits: 

• Highly competitive salary & benefits
• Joint supervision & extended research stays at LuxQuanta
• Outstanding research facilities
• Extensive training & career development program
• Inclusive & welcoming working environment, support for relocation & other services
• And much more …

About FLIGHT Fellowship Program

FLIGHT aims to foster career mobility of researchers beyond the academic sector. The program includes an extensive training program of multidisciplinary scientific workshops and training events where all Fellows are exposed to the interdisciplinary mix between academic research and industrial/clinical work.

PhD students in the Industrial and Clinical tracks will undertake research projects in collaboration with one of 14 Industrial and Clinical partners, from innovative start-ups to multinational companies and leading local hospitals, who will co-finance research projects, and provide co-supervision, extended secondments, research and training resources. In this case, the PhD student part of the Industrial track will work with LuxQuanta. 

Apply now 

Contact [email protected] or visit jobs.icfo.eu 
You can also contact us for more information 
Deadline: September 26, 2024

www.icfo.eu/flight
www.LuxQuanta.com

FLIGHT, an MSCA-COFUND fellowship program, has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101081441