Development Engineer Optics & Sensors

Kappa; Steinsmühle; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Niedersachsen is seeking an engineer (all genders) to design optronic systems and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements, measuring components, and optimizing imaging processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and basic programming skills. The company offers diverse professional tasks, employee benefits, and a family-like environment.

Leistungen

Corporate benefits

Job-related training

30 days of annual leave

Flexible working time models

Employee benefits like bike leasing

Kindergarten care allowance

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed studies in sensor technology, physics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field.
• Initial practical professional experience in optical measurement technology is desirable.
• Proficient knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Design of optronic systems in visible and infrared range.
• Analysis of customer requirements and implementation.
• Qualification and measurement of electro-optical components.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge in optics and image sensor technology

Basic programming skills in MATLAB

Basic programming skills in Python

Analytical competence

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ausbildung

Degree in sensor technology, physics, electrical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

At Kappa optronics, everything revolves around high-tech with real impact. Our vision systems are among the best in the world in in defence, aviation, and automotive. With our cameras, international customers rely on maximum safety and innovation.

Starting around 1 February 2026 (or later), we are looking for an engineer (all genders) on a full-time or part‑time basis (20-40 hours per week).

Your Responsibilities:

• Design of optronic systems in the visible and infrared range within interdisciplinary project teams
• Analysis of customer requirements and implementation in the system concept
• Qualification and measurement of electro-optical components and cameras according to the EMVA1288 standard
• Expansion and automation of optical measurement setups and their evaluation
• Optimization and configuration of image signal processing of cameras in image signal processors
• Simulation of imaging signal chains
• Evaluation of the latest sensor technologies regarding their suitability for our products
• Collaboration in a motivated development team within the Platforms department

Your Qualifications:

• Successfully completed studies in sensor technology, physics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Basic knowledge in optics and image sensor technology
• Knowledge in image processing and signal processors
• Initial practical professional experience in the field of optical measurement technology is desirable
• Basic programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python
• Structured, goal-oriented, and quality‑conscious working style
• High analytical competence, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• High commitment, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Proficient knowledge of English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

• Professional tasks as diverse and varied as our technology
• Career prospects for employees who want to work independently and actively contribute
• Short decision-making processes and excellent development opportunities
• A highly motivated team, family-like company environment
• Job-related training and company pension scheme
• Employee benefits (e.g., bike leasing, English courses, corporate benefits)
• Kindergarten care allowance (up to €300 per child per month)
• Free use of e‑charging stations or subsidy for a job ticket (Germany ticket)
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to 8,000+ fitness & wellness facilities – personal contribution €30/month
• Flexible working time models
• 30 days of annual leave