Engineer / Physicist Control Engineering and Signal Processing

TOPTICA Photonics AG; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Company pension scheme

Bavaria’s Best 50

Job summary

TOPTICA Photonics SE in Germany seeks an Engineer or Physicist for control engineering and signal processing to advance stabilization and metrology in laser systems. You will work at the interface of physics and engineering, tackling design challenges and modelling tasks with Python or MATLAB/Simulink.

The role requires a physics or engineering degree with 5+ years in relevant control and signal processing, plus strong German and English skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• A completed degree in physics, electrical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable field.
• More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in control engineering and signal processing in optoelectronic systems, preferably also gained as part of a PhD.
• Sound experience in classical control engineering or digital signal processing or optical signal processing.
• Experience in laser technology, particularly in frequency/phase stabilization, interferometry, and metrology.
• Proficient modelling and simulation with Python or MATLAB/Simulink; strong teamwork and self-motivation; German and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop stabilization, optimization, and measurement methods for complex laser systems.
• Address challenging problems like high measurement accuracy, large control bandwidths, or specialized filter algorithms.
• Support product development from idea to design and transfer of methods into series products.
• Demonstrate new technologies in functional prototypes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across laser technology, electronics, software, and mechanical engineering.

Skills

Control engineering

Signal processing

Model-based design

Python proficiency

German and English language skills

Education

A completed degree in physics, electrical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable field

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Engineer / Physicist Control Engineering and Signal Processing

Would you like to work on challenging tasks at the interface between laser technology and control engineering? Then strengthen our Control Engineering technology team as an Engineer or Physicist for control systems and signal processing.

Scientific Research

Experienced professional

full-time

What can you expect in the role ?

The core competencies of our group are control engineering, digital and optical signal processing, as well as modelling and simulation. This results in a diverse field of activity in the areas of model-based design, laser metrology, and product architecture. As an interface between different disciplines, we work closely with adjacent specialist groups such as electronics, software, and laser technology.

• Design and development of innovative stabilization, optimization, and measurement methods for complex laser systems for the scientific and industrial markets
• Solving challenging technological problems in a creative environment, for example regarding high measurement accuracy, large control bandwidths, or specialized filter algorithms
• Accompanying product development throughout the entire development process, from the initial idea through the design and evaluation of concepts to the transfer of suitable methods into series products
• Demonstration of new technologies in functional prototypes
• Use of advanced design, simulation, and measurement tools, as well as measurement equipment such as Bode analyzers, phase noise measurement systems, and spectrum analyzers
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary development teams from laser technology, electronics, software, and mechanical engineering, as well as coordination of interdisciplinary tasks
• Cooperation with national and international teams, scientific partners, and research institutions
• Supporting and maintaining existing products regarding control engineering issues

Must-haves: What you’ll need for this role?

• A completed degree in physics, electrical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable field
• More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in control engineering and signal processing in optoelectronic systems, preferably also gained as part of a PhD
• Sound experience in at least one of the following areas, as well as basic knowledge of the others:Classical control engineering,Digital signal processing
  Optical signal processing
• Experience in laser technology, particularly in at least one of the following areas: frequency and phase stabilization, interferometry, and metrology
• Practical experience with modelling and simulation tools such as Python or MATLAB/Simulink
• A strong interest in understanding, modelling, and making use of physical relationships in complex laser systems
• Enjoyment of bridging the gap between system modelling, simulation, and practical implementation in the laboratory
• A strong team player mentality combined with a high level of self-motivation
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with new subject areas
• Good German and English language skills

What would be a plus in this role?

• Knowledge of software development for embedded systems (microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs)
• Basic knowledge of RF technology
• Experience with AI assisted development workflows

What do we offer:

• A vibrant community with open exchange, shared laughter – whether at table tennis, billiards, or over an espresso from our portafilter machine – in our “Kulinarium” and epic company events (summer party, company outing, lunch lottery, Christmas party)
• An authentic first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• Individual onboarding for new TOPTICAns, supported by a personal mentor
• Tailored professional development – diverse learning opportunities for every need
• Support in all life situations: Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Energy boosts throughout the day in the form of free soft drinks, coffee/tea, fresh fruit, and ice cream
• Financial extras such as Christmas bonus, employee bonus, and company pension scheme
• Proud awards such as “Bavaria’s Best 50” and “Bicycle-Friendly Employer”

We aim to keep our application process secure, fast, and simple.

Please understand that, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, we can only accept online applications and will delete any applications submitted by email or mail.

TOPTICA Photonics SE is an internationally leading, mid-sized high-tech manufacturer of laser systems for science, biotechnology, and metrology, with more than 600 employees worldwide. High motivation and personal responsibility in the service of our customers shape the corporate philosophy of this privately managed “hidden champion”, which is embraced and actively lived by our employees with great commitment. Our customers include renowned industrial companies as well as numerous Nobel Prize winners.