Laser development engineer for fusion project

DESY; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Hamburg is seeking a skilled professional for a hands-on role in designing and operating high-power cryogenic laser systems. This position offers the chance to be at the forefront of fusion-relevant research, working in a collaborative and international environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience with high-power lasers or optical systems. DESY promotes gender equality and offers a supportive and family-friendly workplace with flexible hours.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly atmosphere

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on experience with high-power lasers is essential.
• Degree in a related field such as physics or electrical engineering is required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and operate high-power cryogenic laser systems.
• Drive experimental characterization and diagnostics.
• Ensure labs operate with precision and safety.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience with high-power lasers or optical systems

Proficient communication skills in English

Enthusiasm for teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Innovation

Ausbildung

Degree in laser technology, physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or similar

Tools

CAD or simulation software (NX, Zemax, Ansys, Python)

Diagnostic tools (spectrometers, oscilloscopes, power meters)

Jobbeschreibung

About your role:

• Take a hands-on role in designing, building, and operating high-power cryogenic laser systems
• Shape the technology that enables the next leap in fusion research
• Drive experimental characterization and laser diagnostics
• Keep our cutting-edge labs running at the highest level of precision and safety
• Be part of an international team that bridges science and technology

Good reasons to join:

• A role at the forefront of fusion-relevant laser research
• Access to world-class labs and a collaborative, international environment
• Build the lasers that will drive fusion power plants
• Your lasers. Your future. Your impact.

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

Limited: 2 years

About you:

• Degree in laser technology, physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or similar
• Hands-on experience with high-power lasers or optical systems
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools (spectrometers, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.)
• Skills in CAD or simulation software (NX, Zemax, Ansys, Python) are a plus
• Enthusiasm for teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation
• Proficient communication skills in English

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

You can find further information here:

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße
Hamburg
Phone: + 8-2

Deadline for applications: ..6