Engineer, Physicist (m/f/d) - Optical Integration of Miniaturised Vapour Cells

Dlr; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vielfalt und Chancengleichheit

Weiterbildungsangebote

Gleichstellung in Wissenschaft und Man

Bevorzugung von Bewerbungen Schwerbeh"

Zusammenfassung

DLR sucht am Standort Ulm einen Ingenieur/Physiker (m/w/d) für die optische Integration miniaturisierter Vapourzellen. Die Stelle bietet Teilzeit/ Vollzeit und eine befristete Anstellung zunächst für 2 Jahre. Die Vergütung richtet sich nach TVöD-Bund.

Im Institut für Quantenoptik entwickeln wir Präzisionsinstrumente für Raumfahrtanwendungen basierend auf Quanten-Technologien. Wir fördern eigenständiges Arbeiten, Weiterbildung und Chancengleichheit.

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes naturwissenschaftliches oder ingenieur-wissenschaftliches Master-/Diplom-Studium
• Expertise in Photonik, integrierter Photonik oder Lasertechnologie
• Erfahrung in Mikrotechnologie, Join-Techniken oder Backend-Prozessen
• Erste Erfahrungen in der Entwicklung von Prüfsystemen
• Erfahrung mit CAD, Design und Rapid Prototyping
• Erfahrung mit Datenerfassung und -analyse
• Freude an praktischer Laborarbeit
• Sehr gutes Englisch (schriftlich und mündlich)

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung kompakter Vapourzellen mit integrierten optischen Bauteilen.
• Planung und Weiterentwicklung der Integration optisch aktiver Materialien.
• Entwurf von Prozessen zum Befüllen und Verpacken der Vapourzellen mit Alkalimetallen.
• Planung und Umsetzung von Prozessschritten zur Herstellung der Komponenten.
• Durchführung, Auswertung und Bewertung von Charakterisierungsmethoden.
• Mitwirkung an Mikroduktionsanlagen und zugehörigen Prozessentwicklungen und Qualitätssicherung.
• Dokumentation der Ergebnisse und Austausch mit internationalen Wissenschaftlern.

Kenntnisse

Photonics

Integrated photonics

Laser technology

Microtechnology

CAD

Data acquisition

Data analysis

Laborarbeiten

Englisch

Ausbildung

Master/Diplom in den Naturwissenschaften oder Ingenieurwesen

Tools

Bonding

Dicing

Encapsulation

Packaging

Jobbeschreibung

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Engineer, Physicist (m/f/d) - Optical Integration of Miniaturised Vapour Cells Job Description Req ID: 5483 Place of work: Ulm Starting date: 01.09.2026 Career level: Experienced professionals Type of employment: Part time, Full-time Duration of contract: zunächst befristet für 2 Jahre

Remuneration

Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund).

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our12,000employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge?Then this is your place!

At the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies in Ulm, we develop precision instruments for space applications based on quantum technologies and bring them to prototype maturity together with industry. In addition, we are driving forward the transfer to aeronautics, digitalisation, energy, security and transport. We have an interdisciplinary approach: Theoretical basic research and experimental tests meet engineering implementation.

What to expect

The department Integration of Micro- and Nanosystems (QT-IMN) develops technologies for the implementation and miniaturization of quantum systems. Particular attention is paid to the challenging requirements in aerospace applications.

Rydberg atoms are simple yet highly versatile quantum systems. These atoms are excited and manipulated within vapour cells. Using state-of-the-art glass processing techniques in microtechnology and advancements in heterointegration, these cells can be miniaturised and further functionalities such as optical fibres, optical excitation, detection or pressure control can be integrated for specific application development.

Join our interdisciplinary team and help us lay the foundations for this innovative approach to building quantum systems.

Your tasks

• You will develop compact vapour cells, focusing in particular on integrated optical components for beam guidance as well as coupling and decoupling.
• You will plan and develop the further integration of optically active materials into vapour cells.
• You will design processes for filling the vapour cells with alkali metals and their encapsulation.
• You will plan and implement process steps and sequences for the manufacture of the designed components.
• You will be responsible for the planning, execution and evaluation of characterisation methods for miniaturised vapour cells and their components.
• You will be responsible for part of the micro-production facilities and processes, including the associated tasks of process development, quality management and supervision.
• You will document research results and technologies for their long-term development and share these with international scientists.

Your profile

• Completed scientific degree (Master/Diploma) in the natural sciences (e.g. physics, materials science) or engineering (e.g. applied physics, microsystems technology, nanotechnology, mechanical engineering) or other relevant degree programmes
• Expertise in the field of photonics, integrated photonics or laser technology
• Expertise in microtechnology, joining technology or back-end processes (bonding, dicing, encapsulation, packaging)
• Initial experience in the development of test systems
• Experience in CAD, design and rapid prototyping
• Experience with data acquisition and data analysis
• Enjoyment of and experience in practical laboratory work
• Very good written and spoken English

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 13 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.

We offer

• DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people.
• We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally.
• To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular.
• Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 5483) please contact:

Dr. Verena Velthaus
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