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The “Quantum Tech” group of our “Systems” Business Unit, based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland is looking for a business-savvy, inspiring and communicative R&D Engineer in Quantum Technologies.

Your mission

Your mission as an R&D Engineer in Quantum Technologies , will be to contribute to multidisciplinary industrial and research projects, develop innovative solutions and participate in the R&D efforts in the field of quantum technologies as for atomic clocks and quantum sensors developments.

Your responsibilities

Your main responsibilities are :
▪ Technical execution of R&D projects including laboratory work, design, simulation and analysis in the field of atomic clock and other quantum sensors
▪ Continuously keep aware of the state of the art in the field
▪ Contribution to the acquisition of industrial and publicly funded projects (publications, participation to visits, offer writing, etc)
▪ Contribution to the management of various projects (management of specific work packages, technical execution, etc)
▪ Maintain and develop good relationships with our partners and participate in customers meetings, maintain and develop internal and external professional networks
▪ Represent CSEM in workshops or conferences

Your profile

Know-how
▪ Superior level of education (MSc, PhD) with >5 years of relevant professional experience (desired)
▪ Technical knowledge in the following domains :
    - Atomic clock, time and frequency and metrology
    - Laser stabilization and optical spectroscopy
    - Quantum atomic sensors development and testing
    - System design and integration
    - Simulation (e.g. with PYTHON or relevant SW)
    - Knowledge of CAO software (Solidwords) considered an asset
▪ Maintain and develop good relationships with our partners and participate in customers meetings, maintain and develop internal and external professional networks
▪ Represent CSEM in workshops or conferences
▪ Knowledge of rules, processes, and activities specific to the job

Interpersonal skills
▪ Out of the box thinking and innovative
▪ Good team player
▪ Ability to collaborate with various internal partners across the organization
▪ Good communication skills
▪ Customer and results-oriented
▪ Natural curiosity and ability/interest to deal with multidisciplinary activities
▪ Analytical skills and critical thinking
▪ Fluency in English or French with knowledge of the other language

CSEM mission and values

Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 550 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.

Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.