Location: LP2N, Talence (Bordeaux area, France)
Education: Research engineer in experimental development
Experience: > 2 y
In which context?
iXatom is a joint research laboratory between the Laboratoire de Photonique Numérique et Nanosciences of the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine (LP2N), specialized in new techniques for atom interferometry, and Exail, an industrial leader in photonics, inertial navigation and quantum sensors.
In this unique environment at the frontier between fundamental research and applications, we are studying next-generation quantum inertial sensors, particularly for embedded environments. By hybridizing classical sensors and the atomic interferometer, it is possible to improve the performance of inertial navigation systems by more than an order of magnitude compared with existing technologies.
Your role
The research engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of embedded atomic sensors for the iXAtom joint laboratory in partnership with Exail, including in particular the development of multi-axis sensors from the demonstration of embeddability to miniaturization. These activities were supported by PEPR QAFCA and the New Aquitaine innovation hub Naquidis.
- Study needs in relation to research objectives, evaluate and propose suitable measurement, characterization or observation techniques and methods.
- Negotiate functional specifications and draw up technical specifications.
- Organize the follow-up of the realization, validate and qualify the device or the method at its different stages.
- Manage measurements, interpret and validate them for scientific use.
- Provide training and information on the principles and implementation of experimental devices.
- Monitor technological developments in the field.
- Analyze metrological constraints to design the experimental and measurement chain.
- Select equipment and retain suitable partners and service providers.
Your skills
- In-depth knowledge of the principles and implementation of engineering techniques in optics and metrology.
- General knowledge of physics, particularly in the field of cold atom metrology.
- Mastery of one or more experimental control and data processing software packages.
- Integrate a range of elements from different technological fields
- Write reports and technical publications
REMUNERATION and duration of contract
- 3000 euros/month gross
- 18 months
CONTACT:
E-Mail: baptiste.battelier@institutoptique.fr, vincent.menoret@exail.com
