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# Atomic Gyroscope Hardware R&D Engineer

- **Company:** Arda Atomics Gmbh
- **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Computer Programming, Comsol Multiphysics, Experimental Data, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Subsystems, Fpga Hardware
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de933f5fbc30f4deb8e16b463025f91d08

## About the Role

* PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
 * Working experience in an optical laboratory environment
 * Experience in atomic physics, NMR physics, optical magnetometry, quantum sensor development, or related areas
 * General programming skills and experience in Python and willingness to grow in this area
 * Experience with quantum mechanical simulations
 * Strong spoken and written English skills
 * Ability to work independently within an agile, collaborative team

Beneficial:

 * Experience in electrical engineering
 * Experience in laser engineering and laser locking techniques
 * Familiarity with COMSOL Multiphysics simulations
 * Experience with FPGA development and signal processing
 * Experience with C/C++ or other compiled programming language
 * Experience with designing of magnetic field control systems
 * Experience in electronics hardware design, and integration

## Description

Arda Atomics is looking for a new colleague (m/f/d) to join our multidisciplinary, international team. In this role, you will support the research and development of the next generation of atomic gyroscopes - from concept and simulation through to lab experimentation and system optimization.
Tasks

 * Conceive, design, and set up complex atomic gyroscope experiments at both system and sub-system level
 * Operate and automate lab experiments using Python
 * Develop and refine system models for atomic gyroscopes, and optimize performance based on simulations and experimental data
 * Take ownership of cross-domain interfaces (electro-optical, thermo-mechanical, software)
 * Contribute to hardware development of the physics module, including electro-optical systems for light generation, control, and detection
 * Contribute to system engineering efforts and coordinate internal development of next-generation sub-systems
 * Contribute to Arda Atomics' intellectual property portfolio


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