Research Associate (QKD Security System Engineer and Security Evaluation)
Core
Build and validate next-generation frameworks for testing, evaluating, and certifying QKD systems and components in laboratory and production environments.
Role type
Research Associate (QKD Security System Engineer and Security Evaluation)
Builds
High-assurance QKD reference systems and international certification methodologies
Domain
Quantum communication security, hardware assurance, and cryptographic evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
QKD theory and implementation architectures, Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) and FIPS 140-3 certification methodologies, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, risk assessment frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001/27005, ISO 23837, ITU-T, ETSI QKD), embedded-system security, reverse engineering, firmware analysis
Preferred skills
Quantum technology policy and standardization landscapes
Technologies
ISO/IEC 15408, FIPS 140-3, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 23837, ITU-T, ETSI QKD
Responsibilities
Conduct advanced R&D in security evaluation and certification of QKD systems; Design and develop methods for structured evaluations of QKD components; Perform threat and risk assessments for QKD deployments; Investigate integrated attack models and multi-domain vulnerability correlations; Conduct vulnerability and penetration testing across classical and quantum subsystems; Develop and apply verification methodologies for security functions; Design and implement assurance frameworks bridging classical and quantum standards; Contribute to the design of an open-source high-assurance QKD reference system; Collaborate with industrial and regulatory partners to align products with certification requirements; Contribute to publications and standards initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level Research Associate, hands-on IC
