Senior Optical Engineer

Optical Engineering | Photonics | Zemax | Laser Systems

For a technologically demanding development project, I am currently looking for an Optical Engineer (m/f/d) .

Your Responsibilities:

• Development and further enhancement of sophisticated optical systems and subsystems
• Responsibility for optical components from the concept phase through to technical implementation
• Selection, design, and integration of optical and photonic components
• Collaboration across the interfaces between optics, mechanics, electronics, and software
• Preparation of technical documentation, specifications, and design review materials
• Support with qualification, validation, and verification testing of optical systems
• Evaluation of technical solution approaches with consideration of performance, time, cost, and technical risks

Your Profile:

• At least 5 years of experience in the development of sophisticated optical systems
• Strong knowledge of optical design, optical materials, coatings, and testing methods
• Experience independently developing optical components or subsystems
• Good knowledge of photonic components and their integration into complex optical systems
• Strong understanding of opto-mechanical interactions
• Experience collaborating with related disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronics, and software
• Experience with technical documentation, specifications, and technical design reviews
• Practical experience in the qualification, validation, and verification of optical systems
• Structured, transparent, and proactive working style, with experience in multidisciplinary development environments
• Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: optical modelling using Zemax or alignment of high-energy/high-power laser beams
• Experience with high-power laser systems is desirable
• Experience with ultra-short-pulse laser systems is desirable
• Experience working with suppliers in the optics or photonics industry is desirable

Project Details:

Start: 01. November

Duration: 1 year with possibility to extend

Workload: 100%

Location: remote, occasionally in Hessen

Employment type: Freelance

Are you open to a new challenge within an agile and committed team? If so, please send me your CV as a Word document as soon as possible.

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