Detector Test Technician - SNSPD Technologies

The company is seeking a Detector Test Technician to test and characterize SNSPD devices in Geneva. This mid-level hybrid role requires a technical degree, lab experience, and fluency in English and French.

This hands-on position focuses on the testing and characterization of SNSPD devices. The role requires close collaboration with R&D, industrialization, and production teams to ensure test results are reliable, well-documented, and directly applicable to device improvement and production decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and characterize SNSPD devices following established procedures and performance specifications.
• Measure a high volume of devices to evaluate yield and verify compliance with specifications.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain cryogenic, optical, and electronic test setups.
• Support metrology activities, including the optimization and scaling of measurement setups.
• Record, analyze, and report test data in a clear and structured manner.
• Work closely with R&D, industrialization, and production teams to ensure timely feedback and alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of measurement procedures, test infrastructure, and device handling.

Requirements

• A technical degree (CFC, HES, Bachelor's, or equivalent) in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or industrial environment is essential.
• Fluency in both English and French.

Nice to have

• Experience in optics or metrology is a strong plus.
• Strong interest in experimental work, measurements, and hardware-oriented problem solving.
• Rigorous, reliable, and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset for improving processes and setups.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

What the company offers

• A role at one of the fastest growing and most exciting Quantum companies in the world.
• A competitive compensation scheme, benefits package and equity plan.
• Flexible work models that let you balance your life, your family, and your career.
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp and your growth on track.
• A career development plan within the IonQ group's companies
• A dynamic, close-knit environment where you collaborate with a global team of experts.
• A performance-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and shared ambition.