R&D Engineer – Micro-Optics, Diffractive Optics

Jobtailor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 38.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a hands-on Optical Design and Simulation specialist in Berlin. You will design and simulate micro- and nano-optical structures, generate manufacturing data, and analyze measurements to optimize processes. Early onboarding focuses on developing your own designs and testing them post-fabrication to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes strong mathematical and programming skills, collaboration, and a structured, self-organized mindset in a German engineering environment.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in STEM or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Fourier optics, diffraction and wave optics, lithography, laser technology, optical systems, or numerical diffraction simulations (RCWA, FDTD).
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or MATLAB.

Aufgaben

• Design and simulate optical micro- and nanostructures for optical components.
• Generate manufacturing data for fabrication of micro- and nano-optical structures.
• Analyze results from optical and surface characterization measurements to identify optimal process parameters for manufacturing iterations.
• During onboarding (3–6 months), develop optical designs and evaluate their performance after fabrication to identify optimization opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Optical design

Fourier optics

Diffraction and wave optics

Lithography

Laser technology

Optical systems

Numerical diffraction simulations

Python

C++

MATLAB

Ausbildung

Bachelor's, Master's or equivalent in STEM

Tools

RCWA

FDTD

Jobbeschreibung

Design and simulate optical micro- and nanostructures for optical components with dedicated functionalities (e.g. diffractive optical elements).

Generate manufacturing data for the fabrication of micro- and nano-optical structures.

Analyze results from optical and surface characterization measurements to identify optimal process parameters for both initial and subsequent manufacturing iterations.

During your first 3–6 months, your onboarding goal is to develop your own optical designs and evaluate their performance after fabrication to identify optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: University degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent) in a STEM discipline, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or another natural science.


• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of optical principles, ideally combined with knowledge in two or three of the following areas: Fourier optics, diffraction and wave optics, lithography, laser technology, optical systems, or numerical diffraction simulations (e.g. RCWA, FDTD).


• Programming: Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C++, or MATLAB.


• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to correlate simulation results with experimental data and derive meaningful conclusions for further optimization.


• Working Style: Structured, self-organized, and systematic approach to work while thriving in a collaborative team environment and adapting to changing requirements.


• Languages: Fluent English (C2) and strong German skills (B2/C1).


• Mindset: Intrinsically motivated, curious, and solution-oriented.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in optical design and simulation, with a strong foundation in optical principles and programming skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB. Capable of analyzing optical and surface characterization data to optimize manufacturing processes and designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Optical Design


• Fourier Optics


• Diffraction and Wave Optics


• Python Programming


• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Optical Principles


• Lithography


• Laser Technology


• Numerical Diffraction Simulations


• RCWA


• FDTD


• Optical Systems


• Manufacturing Data Generation


• Optical Characterization


• Process Optimization

Soft Skills

• Analytical Mindset


• Structured Working Style


• Self-Organized


• Collaborative


• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Micro-Optical Structures


• Nano-Optical Structures


• Diffractive Optical Elements


• Simulation Results


• Experimental Data