Optical Engineer for Quantum Laser Systems

Hamamatsu Photonics A/S; Birkerød; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamamatsu Photonics A/S is seeking an Optical Engineer for Quantum Laser Systems to lead the development, assembly and testing of advanced laser systems based on ultra-stable fiber lasers. You will collaborate with sales, support and cross-disciplinary teams to translate customer needs into scalable photonic solutions.

The role requires a Master level in photonics or a related field, fluent English, hands-on lab expertise and programming experience (Python).

Qualifications

• Master level in photonics/optics or related field.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, potentially globally.
• Hands-on lab experience in free-space and fiber optics.
• Experience programming (preferably Python).
• Strong understanding of lasers, light amplification, and frequency stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, assembly and testing of custom laser systems and prototypes.
• Interface with sales and support to provide updates on product developments.
• Assist with after-sales support and repairs/upgrades.
• Capture customer requirements for quantum computing and sensing; translate into fiber laser systems.
• Ensure manufacturability and production scalability of laser systems.
• Support development of complex electronics control systems and IP generation.

Skills

Fluent English

Laser systems

Fiber optics

Python

Project management

English communication

Education

Master-level photonics/optics

Job description

Join us to Make an Impact Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? Are you driven by working with cutting-edge photonics technology that powers the future of Quantum Technologies? Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping the next generation of Laser Systems in quantum computers, sensors and communication systems? Do you find complex problems as exciting challenges and thrive on transforming them into manufacturable, scalable solutions? Are you motivated to push the boundaries of today’s technology by building advanced laser systems that redefine innovation? Then this job as Optical Engineer for Quantum Laser Systems at Hamamstsu Photonics may be the right job for you! Being in the middle of the second quantum revolution, this is a great time to join us. Our continued success has set us on an exciting growth path—not just in Denmark, but across our global organization. As a part of HAMAMATSU Photonics, is an inspiring place to work, where we encourage both personal and career development. You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team of engineers and scientists and become key participant in developing lasers and accessories in projects together with top tier quantum technology customers.

The Role:

As a member of our Quantum Systems engineering team, you will lead the development, assembly, and testing of custom laser system products and prototypes based on ultra-stable fiber lasers. You interface with sales and support teams to provide updates on product developments and technical advice on customer enquiries as well as assisting with after sales support and repairs/upgrades. We are passionate about Quantum Technology! If you are enthusiastic about quantum technologies and computing too, in this position you will:

• Capture requirements from, and build deep understanding of customer applications in quantum computing and sensing. Further you will translate this understanding into complex and highly specialized fiber laser systems, including:
  • Light generation (seed lasers, amplifiers, frequency stabilization)
  • Light processing (frequency conversion, electro-optical and acousto-optical modulation, fiber Bragg gratings and more)
  • Light delivery (via our proprietary Photonics Crystal Fiber platform)
• Assure manufacturability and production scalability of laser systems aligned with ambitious customer roadmaps
• Support and inspire the development of complex electronics control systems, including analog and digital communication backbones
• Invent and inspire new technology development within fiber-based optics, contributing to IP generation

More about you:

As a strong candidate for this position, we hope that you can tick all or most of the following boxes:

• A relevant educational qualification (Master level) is required, preferably gained within a photonics research environment
• A scientific mindset and problem-solving attitude
• Deep understanding of the fundamental physics and technology around:
  • Lasers
  • Light amplification
  • Non-linear frequency conversion
  • Photonic integrated circuits
  • Laser frequency metrology and stabilization (e.g. frequency combs) (ideally on fiber-based platforms)
• Expertise in light processing and modulation using electro-optical and acousto-optical technologies (ideally on fiber-based platforms)
• Hands-on lab expertise in free-space and fiber optics
• Proven ability to manage and organize multiple concurrent engineering projects and work packages (ideally in the role of project manager)
• Experience in programming (ideally in Python)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, potentially globally

Help the Einsteins of tomorrow realize their dreams! Our customers use our fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers for a wide range of applications from display repair over quantum computing and cancer research to space exploration. As pioneers of supercontinuum lasers, we have innovation in our DNA. And we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. With more than 30 nationalities, we are a diverse group. But we have a lot in common. We are curious, respectful, and we aim to make a difference in the World. We employ some of the best minds in the industry and would love to have you on board. Join us! Together, we can make an impact.

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Keep your personal data safe Hamamatsu ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality. You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for. Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process / job opening. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact / cross out such information before you submit your job application. Thank you.

Welcome! Help the World’s innovators realize their dreams! We embrace uniqueness. With more than 40 nationalities, we are a diverse group. But we have a lot in common. We are curious, respectful, and we aim to make a difference in the World. We need the sharpest minds in the industry to help us accelerate development. Join us! Together, we