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Working closely with the Pulse Streamer Product Manager and Engineering, you will develop new applications, validate the upcoming Pulse Streamer X, and contribute to its market introduction.\nYou understand what researchers need at the bench and turn their experimental challenges into practical solutions, useful software examples, and better instruments. You enjoy working directly with scientists around the world and helping them push the boundaries of their experiments.\nBeyond the Pulse Streamer X launch, you will help us explore new applications and build up our expertise in pulse generation and experimental control.\nYour contribution to our team\nDesign and implement experimental-control workflows, pulse sequences, software examples, and demonstrations for scientific applications.\n\nIndependently investigate and validate the Pulse Streamer X in representative experimental applications, identifying technical limitations and opportunities for improvement.\n\nTurn experimental findings and customer feedback into clear input for Product Management and Engineering.\n\nExplore new applications and validate them with researchers and pilot customers.\n\nSupport customers across our portfolio, with a focus on pulse generation, timing, and synchronization.\n\nCreate clear documentation and application notes that support the Pulse Streamer X launch.\n\nShare your expertise with colleagues and at conferences, trade shows, and customer visits.\n\nRequirements\nPhD in experimental or applied physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.\n\nHands-on experience with digital pulse generators, FPGA-based pulse sequencing, or comparable timing and control instruments.\n\nStrong understanding of digital signals, pulse sequences, triggering, synchronization, and timing precision.\n\nSolid programming skills and hands-on experience with experimental automation. Experience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW is a strong advantage.\n\nFluency in written and spoken English\n\nEnthusiasm for talking science with customers and making complex ideas easy to understand.\n\nA practical approach to complex setups and a passion for solving experimental problems.\n\nAn independent, structured approach and a proactive, collaborative mindset.\n\nExperience in quantum optics, AMO physics, photonics, or quantum computing is a plus.\n\nWillingness to travel internationally for conferences, customer visits, and trade shows, around 2-4 trips per year.\n\nWhat makes the difference for you\nA modern workspace with first-class equipment.\n\nFlexible, trust-based working hours.\n\nFlat hierarchies and open communication.\n\nTraining, coaching, and financial support for language and programming courses.\n\nTeam events, monthly get-togethers, and company celebrations.\n\n30 vacation days, a company pension scheme, and bike leasing.\n\nLounge and break areas, excellent coffee stations, fresh fruit, and parking spaces.\n\nExplore our Employee Benefits\nFlexible Working Hours\nEnjoy the freedom of flexible working hours at Swabian Instruments, designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. 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