ID Quantique
Technology
DetectorTestTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Detector Test Technician at ID Quantique. Skills: SNSPD testing, Cryogenic systems, Optical setups, Electronic test setups. Test SNSPD devices. Characterize SNSPD devices”
Industry & Context.
Hardware-oriented problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical degree, Hands-on laboratory experience, Hands-on industrial experience
Nice to Have
Experience in optics a plus, Experience in metrology a plus
What You'll Do.
Characterize SNSPD devices
Perform measurements on devices
Operate cryogenic setups
Operate optical setups
Operate electronic test setups
Monitor cryogenic setups
Monitor optical setups
Monitor electronic test setups
Maintain cryogenic setups
Maintain optical setups
Maintain electronic test setups
Support metrology activities
Optimize measurement setups
Scale measurement setups
Align with production
Improve measurement procedures
Improve test infrastructure
Improve device handling
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interaction with R&D; Interaction with industrialization; Interaction with production
Full Job Description
ID Quantique (IDQ) as part of IONQ, is a global leader in quantum-safe communications and quantum detection systems. We provide solutions to protect governments, telecommunication infrastructures, and banking & financial institutions from the “harvest-now, decrypt-later” threat, delivering both terrestrial and space-based quantum-safe networks in live operation globally. Our Quantum Detection Systems push the limits of single-photon detection, powering breakthroughs in quantum communication, sensing, computing, and ultra-sensitive imaging in partnership with top researchers and tech innovators worldwide. What to expect ID Quantique (IDQ), an IONQ company, develops, manufactures, and delivers state-of-the-art quantum cryptography systems and advanced single-photon detection technologies. Our solutions are trusted by financial institutions, enterprises, and government organisations worldwide. As a global leader in Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors (SNSPDs), we enable the scaling of next-generation quantum technologies. IDQ is looking for a Detector Test Technician to join its SNSPD team in Geneva. This is a hands-on position focused on testing and characterizing SNSPD devices. The role is well suited for a rigorous and motivated candidate who enjoys experimental work, precise measurements, and contributing to product quality and scalability. The position involves close interaction with R&D, industrialization, and production teams to ensure that test results are reliable, well documented, and directly usable for device improvement and production decisions. What you'll be doing Test and characterize SNSPD devices according to defined procedures and performance specifications. Perform measurements on a large number of devices to assess yield and compliance with specifications. Operate, monitor, and maintain cryogenic, optical, and electronic test setups. Support metrology activities, including optimization and scaling of measurement setups. Record, analyze
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