Senior Optics Engineer – Avionics Displays (Remote‑Friendly)

ScioTeq; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers €9

Internet allowance €60 net

Yearly bonus

Group insurance

Medical insurance

Flexible salary plan with lease car/e‑

Job summary

ScioTeq is seeking a senior optics engineer to own optical subsystems for avionics display projects from concept to production. You will lead design, simulation, testing and validation in a hands-on lab environment, driving colorimetry, photometry and system performance improvements.

You will collaborate with mechanics, electronics, software and manufacturing teams while translating advanced optics into reliable, high-performance products for demanding aviation environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (Optics/Applied Physics) or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience in optics, display tech, LED or light systems.
• Experience taking ownership from concept through industrialization and production.
• Strong understanding of optics, light behavior, colorimetry and photometry.
• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset; able to collaborate across mech, elec, software and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and industrialize optical solutions for display applications, meeting quality, performance and cost targets.
• Define specifications and concepts for optical subsystems (LCD, backlight, LED).
• Design, simulate and implement optical solutions.
• Test, debug and validate system performance (colorimetry, photometry).
• Work in a hands-on lab and darkroom environment.
• Contribute to developments in µLED, eLED and projection technologies.
• Conduct optics studies, research and characterization activities.
• Translate emerging technologies into practical product solutions.
• Support and improve existing products and manage obsolescence during lifecycle.
• Transfer designs into production and support manufacturing with issue resolution.

Skills

Optics expertise

Display technology

Ownership mindset

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Optics/Applied Physics)

Tools

Matlab

Eldim UMaster

Job description

ScioTeq is seeking a senior optics engineer to own optical subsystems for avionics display projects from concept to production. You will lead design, simulation, testing and validation in a hands-on lab environment, driving colorimetry, photometry and system performance improvements.

You will collaborate with mechanics, electronics, software and manufacturing teams while translating advanced optics into reliable, high-performance products for demanding aviation environments.