Optical Engineer

Jobtailor; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Darmstadt seeks an experienced optical designer to architect and realize complex laser system optics, meeting functional and performance requirements.

You will lead integration with mechanical, electrical and software subsystems, perform design reviews, and develop qualification plans to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifikationen

• At least three years of experience designing and developing advanced optical systems, preferably including high-power laser systems.
• Very good knowledge of optical design principles, materials, coatings, and testing methods.
• Experience in simulating optical designs and components (preferably ZEMAX).
• Solid knowledge of opto-mechanical design principles to support integration.
• A good understanding of photonics components, their specifications and integration in advanced high powered laser optical systems.
• Experience of optomechanical MAIT and interaction with optical component suppliers is highly desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of developing and validating innovative solutions.
• Proactive communicator with the ability to clearly present complex optical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Design and specify concept and detailed designs for complex optical systems, aligned with functional and performance requirements.
• Lead the integration of optical components with mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems, ensuring seamless product functionality.
• Take ownership of optical component development, delivering project and technical deliverables weighing quality, cost, time and risk.
• Develop and implement qualification and validation test plans to verify optical system performance and reliability.
• Innovate and push the boundaries of optical technology by researching and developing novel optical concepts and solutions.
• Identify and align critical suppliers to realise optics design into functional hardware.
• Participate actively in design reviews, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate within multidiscipline scientific and engineering teams to find pragmatic engineering solutions towards the project objectives.

Kenntnisse

Optical design

High-power laser systems

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

ZEMAX

Jobbeschreibung

• Design and specify concept and detailed designs for complex optical systems, aligned with functional and performance requirements.
• Lead the integration of optical components with mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems, ensuring seamless product functionality.
• Take ownership of optical component development, delivering project and technical deliverables weighing quality, cost, time and risk.
• Develop and implement qualification and validation test plans to verify optical system performance and reliability.
• Innovate and push the boundaries of optical technology by researching and developing novel optical concepts and solutions.
• Identify and align critical suppliers to realise optics design into functional hardware.
• Participate actively in design reviews, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate within multidiscipline scientific and engineering teams to find pragmatic engineering solutions towards the project objectives.

Requirements

• Hands‑on Experience: At least three years of experience designing and developing advanced optical systems, preferably including high‑power laser systems.
• Expertise in Optical Design: A very good knowledge of optical design principles, materials, coatings, and testing methods. Demonstrated experience in ultra‑short pulse laser systems (fs or ps‑regime) is highly desirable.
• Simulation Skills: Substantial experience in simulating optical designs and components (preferably ZEMAX). Experience in opto‑thermal mechanical design simulation is a significant advantage.
• Precision Opto‑Mechanical Design: Solid knowledge of opto‑mechanical design principles to support integration efforts.
• A good understanding of photonics components, their specifications and integration in advanced high powered laser optical systems.
• Experience of optomechanical MAIT and interaction with optical component suppliers is highly desirable.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proven track record of developing and validating innovative solutions.
• Communication Skills: Proactive communicator with the ability to clearly present complex optical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Hard Skills

• Optical Design Principles
• High‑Power Laser Systems
• Opto‑Thermal Mechanical Design Simulation
• Opto‑Mechanical Design
• Qualification and Validation Testing
• Optical Component Development
• Optomechanical MAIT
• Optical System Performance Verification
• Optical Coatings
• Optical Testing Methods

Soft Skills

• Proactive Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving Skills