Senior hardware engineer

ppWe are seeking a motivated Senior Hardware / Electrical Engineer to join our team in Groningen and help drive the development of cutting‑edge quantum sensing technology. In this role, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in circuit design, prototyping, and compliance while collaborating closely with experts across optics, software, and biomedical engineering. /ppQT Sense is a deep‑tech startup at the forefront of quantum sensing in live‑cell biology. Based in the Netherlands, we build cutting‑edge scientific instruments that allow researchers to probe living cells at the quantum level. Our mission is to unlock new understanding of diseases and enable entirely new approaches to diagnostics and drug discovery. /ppOur flagship system, Quantum Nuova, leverages nitrogen‑vacancy (NV) centers in diamonds and operates on the principles of diamond relaxometry. It integrates multiple high‑precision components—including lasers, actuators, lenses, and detectors—all of which must be precisely synchronized to measure paramagnetic species and capture optical signals from living biological samples. /ph3Your Role /h3pAs Senior Hardware Engineer, you’ll help transition our current prototype into a robust, customer‑ready instrument—and shape the roadmap for future generations of the platform. You’ll work closely with our optics, electronics, and software teams to drive innovation, performance, and usability. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the optimization of optical, electronic, and mechanical components in the current prototype toward a robust, user‑ready system. /liliCollaborate closely with the software team and application scientists to ensure seamless integration and performance. /liliTake ownership of project planning, execution, and delivery milestones, ensuring timelines and technical goals are met. /liliDrive the development of new features and system capabilities for future product iterations. /liliAct as a key link between research, engineering, and early‑stage production, supporting the full product development cycle. /li /ulh3Education and Background /h3pWe’re looking for a technically strong candidate with a: /pulliPhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline /liliProven ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary RD environment /li /ulh3Beneficial (but not strictly required) Experience /h3ulliHands‑on experience with NV centers, advanced microscopy systems, or sensor hardware /liliBackground in commercial product development or instrument prototyping /liliFamiliarity with complex opto‑electromechanical systems /li /ulh3Personal Qualities /h3ulliCreative, out‑of‑the‑box thinker with the ability to extract valuable insights from complex systems /liliStrong analytical mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands‑on attitude /liliComfortable with both big‑picture system design and in‑depth technical work /liliExcellent communication skills—able to translate complex concepts for varied stakeholders /liliFluent in English (spoken and written) /li /ulh3Location:Groningen, The Netherlands /h3pLocation: Blauwborgje 31, 9747 AW Groningen, The Netherlands /ppbJob type: /bFull-Timebr/bExperience level: /bSeniorbSalary: /b Competitive /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr