Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

Inleap Photonics; Hannover; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Creative freedom

Personal responsibility and development opportunities

Job summary

INLEAP Photonics in Hanover is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for innovative laser technologies. You will be responsible for circuit design, development of control systems, and testing to ensure reliability and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics and has experience in electronics development. Enjoy a creative and interdisciplinary work environment, contributing to cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics focused on power electronics.
• Professional experience in electronics development for optical or automation systems.
• Knowledge of safety engineering and standards (CE, RoHS, EN ISO 13848).
• Expertise in scaling electronics to volume production.
• Good English skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical system technology for laser beam steering.
• Convert prototypes into series-ready, EMC-compliant modules.
• Prototype and test for system reliability.
• Implement scaling strategies for cost-effective production.
• Collaborate for fully integrated mechatronic solutions.

Skills

Circuit design

Control system development

Prototyping and testing

Scaling capabilities

Team collaboration

Hands-on mentality

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

Oscilloscope

Logic analyser

Job description

At INLEAP Photonics, we develop innovative and ultra-fast laser system technology for industrial and safety-critical applications. In addition to optimising laser processes in manufacturing, we also work on high-precision systems for drone defence. Our goal is to set new standards in productivity and precision with maximum safety, reliability and efficiency.

To further develop and scale our INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® technology for both industrial applications and safety-critical scenarios such as drone defence, we are looking for reinforcement for our engineering team in the field of electrical/hardware development:

Electrical Engineer (m/f/d)

As an Electrical Engineer (m/f/d), you will design and develop the electrical system technology for our innovative laser beam steering technologies: from precise sensor and actuator connections for ultra-fast laser beam steering to mixed-signal circuits and power electronics to real-time capable controllers. You will convert prototypes into series-ready, EMC-compliant modules, be responsible for layout and signal integrity, integrate suitable MCU/FPGA platforms and provide reliable power supply concepts for high-power lasers.

• Design of circuits (e.g. with EPLAN) using sensors, drivers and control units in real-time applications.
• Development of control systems for laser systems.
• Prototyping and testing (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyser) to validate system reliability.
• Scaling strategies: optimisation for cost-effective production and modularity.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for fully integrated mechatronic solutions.
• Taking over the role of the responsible electrical engineer (VEFK) in accordance with German regulations.

Your qualifications and skills:

• Degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics (master’s/diploma) with a focus on power electronics, training/master craftsman/technician for electrical engineering/electronics.
• Professional experience in electronics development for optical or automation systems.
• Knowledge of safety engineering and standards (CE, RoHS, EN ISO 13848).
• Anticipated scaling capabilities: Expertise in scaling electronics to volume production.
• Hands‑on mentality, good English skills and ability to work in a team in an agile start‑up environment.
• Immediately or by agreement

What we offer:

• Creative freedom: Work directly on the further development of our INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® technology and actively contribute your own ideas.
• Innovative environment: Develop EMC‑compliant, series‑ready hardware for highly dynamic laser applications that contribute to greater sustainability and safety.
• Interdisciplinary work: Work closely with experts in optics, mechatronics and software with short decision‑making processes and genuine team spirit.
• Flexibility & prospects: Benefit from flexible working hours, a high degree of personal responsibility and development opportunities in a growing high‑tech company.
• Central location: Our location in Hanover is centrally located (Hans‑Böckler‑Allee 20, 30173 Hanover) and offers excellent transport connections and short distances.

If you are interested in taking on responsibility in a young high‑tech company, actively helping to shape the development of an innovative company and creating real added value for society and security with your work, we look forward to receiving your application.

After an internal review of your documents, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

INLEAP Photonics is a high‑tech company specialising in ultra‑fast and high‑precision laser beam steering systems. The company focuses on two key applications: increasing efficiency in industrial manufacturing processes and providing safe, controlled drone defence solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure.

Founded as a spin‑off of the Laser Zentrum Hannover e. V., INLEAP Photonics combines industrial robustness with leading expertise in optics and laser systems.