Senior Scientist-Engineer, X-Ray Optics for Space

Cosineinnovations; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Company bicycle

Long-term collaboration possible

Job summary

cosine is seeking a Scientist Engineer – X-Ray Optics in the Netherlands to push the boundaries of X-ray and high-energy optics for space missions and advanced measurements.

You will join multidisciplinary R&D teams to design, analyse, build and validate next‑generation optical systems, collaborating with scientists, engineers and customers to turn physics into real, flight‑worthy hardware.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics or related.
• At least 4 years in X-ray/high-energy optics or related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical modelling with hands-on lab work.
• Experience designing, testing and validating complex optical instruments.
• Clear communicator who translates complex tech into reports and talks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative X-ray and high-energy optical systems for space, astrophysical and measurement applications.
• Perform analytical and numerical modelling, run experiments, analyse results and translate findings into outcomes.
• Build and operate setups, document activities and contribute to reports, publications, and customer deliverables.
• Collaborate with teams, customers and external experts, presenting results and spotting new opportunities.
• Take ownership of project activities, monitor progress and contribute as consultant or project manager.

Skills

X-ray optics

Analytical modelling

Experimentation

Communicating findings

Project ownership

Education

MSc or PhD in Physics/Optics

Job description

cosine is seeking a Scientist Engineer – X-Ray Optics in the Netherlands to push the boundaries of X-ray and high-energy optics for space missions and advanced measurements.

You will join multidisciplinary R&D teams to design, analyse, build and validate next‑generation optical systems, collaborating with scientists, engineers and customers to turn physics into real, flight‑worthy hardware.