Lead Optical Measurement Architect for Field Sensing

Agurotech; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world impact on agriculture

High-ownership R&D role

Opportunity to work internationally

Job summary

A fast-growing high-tech AgTech company in Amsterdam is looking for a Lead Optical Measurement Systems Engineer to define the optical measurement architecture for a soil sensing system. This hands-on position involves designing the optical chain, selecting components, and prototyping systems. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of optical measurement systems experience and the ability to operate autonomously while leading R&D efforts. This high-impact role offers an opportunity to make a real-world impact in agriculture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in optical measurement systems or spectroscopic instrumentation.
• Proven hands-on experience with experimental debugging and measurement.
• Solid understanding of spectroscopy/instrument optics.

Responsibilities

• Define measurement concept and system requirements for in-field soil sensing.
• Design the full optical chain and select key components.
• Collaborate with embedded engineering on interfaces and data acquisition.

Skills

Optical measurement systems experience

Hands-on prototyping

Spectroscopy knowledge

Technical leadership

Field systems understanding

Education

Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or related field

Job description

A fast-growing high-tech AgTech company in Amsterdam is looking for a Lead Optical Measurement Systems Engineer to define the optical measurement architecture for a soil sensing system. This hands-on position involves designing the optical chain, selecting components, and prototyping systems. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of optical measurement systems experience and the ability to operate autonomously while leading R&D efforts. This high-impact role offers an opportunity to make a real-world impact in agriculture.