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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Quantum Technology Laboratories
Systems EngineerQuantum Technology Laboratories
- **Location:** Wien, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Test Scripts, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/job/1e2993d07eb9bdd2fcba71371ce34f9b

## About the Role

* Degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, photonics, aerospace engineering, or a related field., * Strong understanding of free-space optical communication, telescope systems, optics, and tracking/control concepts.
 * Familiarity with quantum receivers, including single-photon detectors, low-noise readout electronics, polarization optics, and active stabilization methods.
 * Ability to work autonomously, make informed technical decisions, and drive design iterations.
 * Solid analytical skills and attention to detail, especially in documentation, testing, and interface-driven development.
 * Excellent communication skills and motivation to work in interdisciplinary engineering teams., * Experience with optical laboratory setups, measurement equipment, and hands-on system integration.
 * Experience in any of the following is a strong plus: Satellite-to-ground optical communication or QKD Control systems for tracking, pointing, and synchronization Adaptive optics for turbulance mitigation Field deployment of optical systems Environmental testing or hardware verification.

## Description

* Contribute to the design, development, and manufacturing of our Optical Ground Stations for satellite-to-ground QKD links.
 * Take ownership of subsystem design choices, including optical frontend, tracking systems, turbulance mitigation system, time-bin/phase and polarization analysis module, and single-photon detection modules.
 * Work closely with experts in optics, electronics, control systems, and quantum communications to deliver robust, high-performance OGS solutions.
 * Integrate and optimize components such as telescopes, tracking cameras, beacon lasers, quantum receivers, polarization optics, and timing/synchronization modules.
 * Plan and execute laboratory verification, field testing, and link characterization campaigns for OGS prototypes and deployed systems.
 * Contribute to and maintain system requirements, optical budgets, interface definitions, and architecture documentation.
 * Perform system-level modeling and analysis of link performance (attenuation, turbulence, pointing/tracking error budgets, synchronization).
 * Support on-site installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of OGS systems at customer locations or demonstration sites.
 * Prepare technical documentation, test reports, interface specifications, and customer deliverables.
 * Collaborate across several mission and technology projects simultaneously, ensuring consistent architectural and performance standards.


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