Quantum Communication Engineer (m/w/d)

Company Background:

Over the course of six decades, TESAT has developed in-depth expertise in manufacturing of payload equipment for communication satellites and has established itself as a clear European market leader. On its 60,000m² premises in Backnang, Germany, about 1,100 employees develop, assemble, integrate, and test systems and equipment for telecommunication via satellite. Since more than 20 years, TESAT is pioneering the development and production of space borne laser communication terminals.

To maintain its technological edge, TESAT is heavily investing into quantum technologies. The company is currently involved in numerous national and satellite-based quantum communication programs and explores use cases for spaceborne quantum sensing and metrology.

Job Description:

You will join our quantum technology team within the optical systems engineering department and

• Develop optical and quantum communication components, modules, and systems
• Perform systems engineering task in the context of satellite missions
• Build, test and analyze laser/-optoelectronics setups in the laboratory
• Interact and support customers regarding technical requirements and specifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD (preferred) degree in physics, photonics, optical engineering or related STEM fields
• Several years of experience in the field of optical communications, laser physics or quantum physics/technology
• Hands-on experience with lasers, opto-electronics, free-space and fiber optics
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work in a team in multi-partner project structures
• Willingness to actively engage with customers and international organizations
• Fluent in English and German