Experimental Physics Engineer: Laser Diagnostics & R&D

Destinusgroup; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus is seeking an Experimental Physics Engineer to design, build, and operate test rigs that convert rapid physical phenomena into reliable engineering data, supporting propulsion and pyrotechnic components.

You’ll own setups from concept to routine operation, selecting lasers, optics, sensors, electronics, and data acquisition; work with cross-functional teams in Switzerland and travel up to 20%.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experimental physics or R&D experience.
• Experience with optical and laser-based measurement techniques (interferometry, velocimetry, spectroscopy).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital electronics; capable of wiring and debugging test setups.
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition, oscilloscopes, and detector electronics.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis.
• PCB design experience is a plus.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset; builds rigs rather than waits for one.
• Structured test planning, calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
• Strong documentation discipline and safe lab practices.
• Good communication; able to work in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to Destinus sites in Switzerland (max 20%).
• Fluency in English; German or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, commission, and research and development rigs to characterize physical phenomena (e.g. velocity, pressure, shock, temperature, optical behavior)
• Select, integrate, and align optical and laser-based measurement systems together with the associated detection electronics
• Develop and integrate sensor, signal conditioning, and high-speed data acquisition chains
• Build and debug custom electronics or interface boards as required by specific experiments
• Define test plans, calibration procedures, and data analysis methods for each measurement campaign
• Operate R&D setups during test campaigns, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and on-the-fly adjustments
• Analyse experimental data and correlate results with physical models or engineering predictions
• Document experiments, procedures, and results with the rigor needed for design decisions and qualification work
• Collaborate with propulsion, pyrotechnics, structures, and test teams to translate engineering questions into the right experimental approach

Kenntnisse

Python

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Physics/Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

PCB design

Jobbeschreibung

Destinus is seeking an Experimental Physics Engineer to design, build, and operate test rigs that convert rapid physical phenomena into reliable engineering data, supporting propulsion and pyrotechnic components.

You’ll own setups from concept to routine operation, selecting lasers, optics, sensors, electronics, and data acquisition; work with cross-functional teams in Switzerland and travel up to 20%.