Optical Engineer, R&D Laser Systems & Prototyping

Hamamatsu Photonics A/S; Birkerød; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamamatsu Photonics A/S in Denmark seeks an Optical Engineer to join our R&D Projects Group. You will design, build, and validate advanced laser systems, contributing to high-power fiber laser projects and interfaces to frequency conversion technology.

Ideal candidates have hands-on photonics experience, strong lab skills, and a collaborative mindset. A PhD is a strong advantage, and fluent English is required to work with diverse international teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in photonics with hands-on experience in high-power fiber lasers and free-space optics.
• Solid laboratory skills and hands-on experimental work.
• Collaborate effectively in small and large project teams across disciplines.
• Strong educational background in lasers, optical engineering, or physics.
• A PhD is considered a strong advantage.
• Fluent English in professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate advanced laser systems.
• Contribute to high-power fiber laser projects and scale output power.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to translate concepts into products.

Skills

Photonics

Fiber lasers

Free-space optics

Lab skills

Teamwork

English

Education

PhD preferred

Optical/Physics degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laser setup

Job description

Hamamatsu Photonics A/S in Denmark seeks an Optical Engineer to join our R&D Projects Group. You will design, build, and validate advanced laser systems, contributing to high-power fiber laser projects and interfaces to frequency conversion technology.

Ideal candidates have hands-on photonics experience, strong lab skills, and a collaborative mindset. A PhD is a strong advantage, and fluent English is required to work with diverse international teams.