Your mission

At planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms — one of the most promising platforms for achieving real-world quantum advantage.
As we expand our international presence and establish our operations in the United Kingdom, we are looking for a Quantum Integration Engineer to join us at this exciting stage of our growth.
As a Quantum Integration Engineer, you will lead the assembly, integration, and commissioning of our quantum hardware systems, taking subsystems from design through to a stable, scalable, and fully operational whole. You will review subsystem requirements, ensure infrastructure readiness, and define the best practices that keep our systems reliable, well-documented, and ready to scale.
Working at the intersection of electronics, mechanics, and systems engineering, you bring deep, hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas: RF and quantum hardware control electronics, 19-inch rack integration, and industry standards for power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and system safety. In close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across hardware, electronics, mechanics, and software, you will help translate complex subsystem designs into reliable, production-grade quantum computing systems.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on system integration, rigorous documentation, and solving complex cross-disciplinary problems.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of our quantum technology while helping shape planqc's engineering presence in the UK.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the assembly, integration, and commissioning of quantum hardware systems, including reviewing subsystem requirements, ensuring infrastructure readiness, maintaining documentation throughout all stages of the process, and planning for scalable system operation.
• Review and validate system designs, with a focus on subsystem interfaces and integration with external infrastructure.
• Define and implement best practices for system assembly, component testing, and rack integration.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex issues across electronic, mechanical, and software domains.
• Plan and manage infrastructure component inventory based on project scope and system requirements.

What you bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Several years of hands-on experience integrating, testing, or commissioning complex technical or scientific systems in a lab, industrial, or engineering environment.
• Proven experience reviewing and validating system designs, with a focus on subsystem interfaces and integration with external infrastructure.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Quantum hardware control systems, including RF amplifiers, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), photodetectors (PDs), analog and digital electronics, signal distribution, timing, and synchronization architectures.
  • 19-inch rack integration, including equipment installation, wiring, cable management, power distribution, grounding, cooling, labeling, and maintainable system layouts.
  • Industry standards and best practices related to power distribution, control systems, water-cooling infrastructure, CE conformity requirements, and electrical safety."
• Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems and drive them forward independently.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Programming experience (e.g. Python) for automation, testing, or documentation workflows.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical or rack layout planning.
• Experience transitioning research setups into more robust or scalable systems.
• Experience with quantum hardware or other complex experimental physics setups.
• Prior experience in an industrial or startup environment.
• What characterises you

What characterizes you

• You enjoy bringing complex systems together and taking them from design to reliable operation.
• You take ownership and drive integration topics from planning through to commissioning.
• You are structured, detail-oriented, and value thorough documentation.
• You thrive in interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across domains.
• You are motivated by turning cutting-edge subsystems into robust, real-world technology.

Why join planqc

At planqc, we are transforming pioneering research into practical quantum computing technology.
Founded in Germany and built on world-class research in neutral-atom quantum computing, we bring together physicists, engineers and software specialists who share one ambition: developing scalable quantum computers capable of solving meaningful problems.
Our expansion into the UK marks an exciting new chapter in this journey.
By joining our UK team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Join at an early stage. Become part of our growing UK presence and contribute to its development.
• Work on cutting-edge technology. Build and improve neutral-atom quantum hardware at the forefront of quantum computing.
• Make a tangible impact. Take ownership of critical technical systems and see your contributions directly influence our technology.
• Collaborate internationally. Work alongside experienced scientists and engineers across our European teams.
• Grow with us. Develop your expertise and responsibilities as our technology and international organisation evolve.
• Combine research with engineering. Work in an environment where scientific curiosity meets the ambition to build reliable, scalable systems.

What we offer
We want to create an environment where talented people can do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to building something exceptional.

• International collaboration. Work with colleagues across our growing European organisation.
• Learning and development. Opportunities for professional training, technical development, conference participation and knowledge sharing.
• Flexible working. Flexible working arrangements where compatible with laboratory and operational requirements.
• Career development. Opportunities to grow your responsibilities as our UK operations expand.
• Collaborative culture. An international, interdisciplinary environment built around curiosity, ownership and teamwork.
• UK benefits package: 10% Employer pension Contribution (NEST), private medical and dental insurance with BUPA, paid secondment in Germany (Munich).