Senior Optical Engineer for R&D Projects

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. 

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? 

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for Senior Optical Engineers to join our R&D team. Our output is state of the art laser products for a wide range of applications spanning from Bio-imaging to Sensing and Quantum Computing. We focus on maturing complex ideas into  products and do so in a project driven environment. Hence, we need people with an affinity for going all the way to finished products and working in teams across disciplines.

The role

As a Senior Optical Engineer, you will design, build, and validate laser systems. You will collaborate across disciplines to go from concept demonstration in a lab environment to manufacturing.  You will join a team of highly talented and motivated colleagues working in the crossfire between cutting-edge technology and high-quality product development.

To do well in this role, we imagine that you:

• Have a strong background in photonics with hands-on experience in high-power fiber lasers and free space optics, from either industry or academia.

• Demonstrate strong capabilities in experimental and device design - and can conduct experiments that enable design decisions

• Have solid laboratory skills

• Possess natural curiosity, creativity and are driven by figuring out the unknown

• Collaborate effectively in both small and large project teams, working with members from different technical and cultural backgrounds

• Have a strong educational background in lasers, optical engineering, or physics; a PhD is considered a strong advantage.

• Communicate fluently and professionally in English
   

This is a list of wishes but not requirements, please send your application if you find the job description interesting, even if you do not check all boxes.

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