Senior Optical Engineer (m/f/d)

Join us as Senior Optical Engineer (m/f/d) and work with us on changing the future! Own optical system simulation and analysis for free-space laser communication terminals, from concept to detailed design, using ZEMAX OpticStudio.

Model and verify optical performance, including beam propagation, polarization behavior, optical losses and tolerance budgets. Plan and support optical verification in the lab: define test setups, perform measurements and correlate results with simulations.

Define technical requirements for optical systems, sub-systems and components, and support procurement with review and release of optical drawings. Support qualification of optical components and prototype systems, partly under clean room conditions.

Drive design trades with opto-mechanics, thermal, electronics and control teams to meet performance, size, cost and manufacturability targets. Optional: Optimize optical systems for stray and false light using FRED or ASAP.

Required experience: Minimum 6 years of hands-on professional experience in the field. University degree in Physics, Optics/Photonics, or a related discipline.