Optical Design Researcher

European Tech Recruit; Jena; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Optical Design Researcher to join a prominent research center in Jena, Germany. The role involves conducting advanced research in optical communication and display technologies, requiring a PhD in Optics or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing optical systems and proficiency with tools like Zemax and LightTools. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge developments and contribute to influential research publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing optical systems for telecom, automotive, or industrial applications.
• Strong knowledge of geometrical, diffractive, and physical optics.
• Proficiency with Zemax, LightTools, CodeV, VirtualLab; Python or MATLAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on optical wireless communication, display, sensing, and imaging systems.
• Develop innovative solutions through system simulation and prototyping.
• Stay updated with emerging optical technologies and industry trends.
• Publish research in top conferences and journals.

Skills

Optical Design

Optical Systems

Geometrical Optics

Zemax

LightTools

Education

PhD in Optics or related field

Tools

Zemax

LightTools

CodeV

VirtualLab

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

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Senior Consultant | Blockchain/Web3, Semiconductor, Software Engineering
Optical Design Researcher

We are currently partnered with a world-leading research center in Germany developing cutting-edge next-generation products across optical communications. The team is looking to expand its headcount with a Optical Design Researcher to lead cutting-edge research in optical communication, sensing, and display technologies.

This is a permanent opportunity based onsite in Jena, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on optical wireless communication, display, sensing, and imaging systems.
• Develop innovative solutions through system simulation and prototyping.
• Stay updated with emerging optical technologies and industry trends.
• Publish research in top conferences and journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing optical systems for telecom, automotive, or industrial applications.
• Strong knowledge of geometrical, diffractive, and physical optics.
• Proficiency with Zemax, LightTools, CodeV, VirtualLab; Python or MATLAB is a plus.

Keywords: Optical Design / Optics / Optical Engineering / Optical Systems / Zemax / LightTools / CodeV / VirtualLab / Python / Matlab / Telecoms / Telecommunications / Prototyping / System Simulation

If you are interested in this Optical Design Researcher position, please send a CV to [e-mail]

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