Photonics Engineer: Fiber-Sensing Subsystems Lead

Optics11; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Optics11 is seeking a Photonics Engineer to strengthen our Engineering team. You will own photonic subsystem development, transforming product requirements into robust optical solutions for fiber-optic sensing applications, working with multidisciplinary teams across design, test, and integration.

You’ll design, integrate, test, and optimize photonic components, perform optical measurements, analyze results, and drive improvements to reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• MSc (BSc also considered) in Photonics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 1–2 years of industry experience in photonic product development, optical sensing, fiber-optic technologies, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of photonic components and their performance characteristics.
• Hands-on experience with optical measurements, optical instrumentation, and laboratory testing.
• Experience with fiber-optic systems, fusion splicing, and laser-based systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in structured problem solving and engineering verification.
• Strong Python skills for data analysis, automation, or test development are required.
• Experience with embedded-Linux operating systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English and collaborative working style.
• Eligible for EU/NATO security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards photonic subsystem development throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and design through integration, verification, and product realization.
• Design, develop, integrate, and validate photonic components and subsystems, including fiber-optic assemblies, optical sources, detectors, and associated instrumentation.
• Execute optical measurement, characterization, and validation activities to verify subsystem performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze test results, draw conclusions from results, provide recommendations, validate the results, and implement improvements that enhance product robustness, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team of engineers across photonic and subsystem development to ensure successful subsystem integration and product performance.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to investigate technical challenges, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. Be able to work independently in a timely and structured manner.

Skills

Python

Fiber optics

Laboratory testing

Embedded-Linux

English

Education

MSc (Photonics/Applied Physics/Optical Engineering)

BSc considered

Job description

Optics11 is seeking a Photonics Engineer to strengthen our Engineering team. You will own photonic subsystem development, transforming product requirements into robust optical solutions for fiber-optic sensing applications, working with multidisciplinary teams across design, test, and integration.

You’ll design, integrate, test, and optimize photonic components, perform optical measurements, analyze results, and drive improvements to reliability and manufacturability.