Software & Systems Engineer / PostDoc for Edge-Enabled and Quantum-Safe Networks

at  TU Eindhoven

THE POSITION

We are looking for a qualified software and systems engineer or post-doctoral researcher for the development and deployment of software components required for modern edge-enabled and quantum-safe communications networks. This software defined networking (SDN) network control and orchestration platforms as well as network monitoring and management functionality. The activities include the design and implementation of such systems including their deployment and operation in the quantum-safe communications testbed and are expected to be conducted in close collaboration with the researchers deploying and operating the testbed. You will join a highly dynamic team that has established a testbed comprising of a number of advanced edge nodes with CPU, GPU and DPU capabilities embedded in network for quantum safe communications. The team has established a highly flexible and secure key management system and development of network control and monitoring functionality are ongoing. The candidate will play a leading role in further developing the operational tools and automation of this network and its use for the demonstration of different use cases involving edge computing and quantum-safe communications. The candidate will interact with research and industrial partners to drive the deployment of the testbed and continuous expansion of its capabilities.

The position includes a number of activities, duties and responsibilities including:

• Develops software and interface specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Analyses, designs, and develops software systems including network operating and automation as well as control and management systems.
• Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate functionality and security best practices.
• Writes and analyses test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design, and test documentation.
• Supports the establishment, development, and operations of the testbed for quantum secure communications and networking.
• Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads software projects of moderate complexity.

The position forms part of the QCINed and CLEVER projects which – together with a number of national and international partners – aims to establish the technologies required for future edge-enabled and quantum-safe communication networks. Depending on the chosen candidate, this position make take a more research or more engineering focused direction.
You will join the Electro-Optical Communications group within the Department of Electrical Engineering and will be embedded with the team developing and deploying the quantum safe communications testbed. You will work in the facilities of the quantum photonic systems and networking laboratories. You will work with the deployed network of the quantum safe communications testbed and actively collaborate with the industrial and academic partners in the QCINed project and QDNL programme.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We seek a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic researcher or software engineer. Analytical skills, initiative and creativity are highly desired.

• A PhD or master’s degree (or equivalent university degree) in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with an excellent academic record
• Experience and a strong background in one or multiple of the following subjects (with typically 2+ years of combined experience):
• Telecommunication networks, incl. edge computing
• Network architectures, management and control
• Design and implementation of complex software systems with focus on communications
• Software defined network control and management
• Network orchestration
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of software development processes, tools and procedures.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Desire and affinity to work in an academic research lab with PhDs, Postdocs and MSc students.

ABOUT US

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

• Develops software and interface specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Analyses, designs, and develops software systems including network operating and automation as well as control and management systems.
• Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate functionality and security best practices.
• Writes and analyses test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design, and test documentation.
• Supports the establishment, development, and operations of the testbed for quantum secure communications and networking.
• Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads software projects of moderate complexity