Photonics Systems Architect – Fiber Sensing

Optics11; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Regular team activities

Fresh team lunches provided three times per week

Job summary

Optics11 is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to enhance our Engineering team in Amsterdam. You will oversee the development of photonic subsystems from concept to manufacturing, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

This role offers the chance to work on innovative fiber-optic sensing technology with a competitive salary, benefits, and regular team activities. Candidates must be eligible for EU/NATO security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in photonic product development.
• Hands-on experience with optical measurements and laboratory testing.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of photonic subsystem development throughout the product lifecycle.
• Design, develop, integrate, and validate photonic components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and product performance.

Skills

Photonic product development

Optical sensing

Fiber-optic technologies

Optical measurements

Structured problem solving

Python skills

Laboratory testing

Fiber handling

Education

MSc in Photonics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Optics11 is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to enhance our Engineering team in Amsterdam. You will oversee the development of photonic subsystems from concept to manufacturing, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure product reliability and performance.

This role offers the chance to work on innovative fiber-optic sensing technology with a competitive salary, benefits, and regular team activities. Candidates must be eligible for EU/NATO security clearance.